| Author |
Barbagallo, Corrado, 1877-1952 |
| Title |
Il tramonto di una civiltà, vol. 1 (di 2) : O la fine della Grecia antica
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| Original Publication |
Firenze: Le Monnier, 1923, copyright 1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library)
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| Summary |
"Il tramonto di una civiltà, vol. 1 (di 2): O la fine della Grecia antica" by Corrado Barbagallo is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the decline of ancient Greek civilization, focusing on the socio-political dynamics that led cities like Athens and Sparta from glory to subjugation. Examining various themes, Barbagallo addresses the root causes of decline and the implications of slavery as a cornerstone of Greek society. The opening of the book establishes a thematic exploration of the fall of ancient Greece, using a quote from Isocrate to frame its inquiry into the reasons for its decline. Barbagallo emphasizes the importance of understanding historical causation rather than mere events, seeking a comprehensive analysis of the societal changes, economic structures, and the pervasive influence of slavery. He sets up a discussion that will focus on how the systems of governance, economics, and social structures contributed to the eventual degradation of a once-great civilization, engaging readers with a profound examination of the underlying issues that resonate even in contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
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| Subject |
Greece -- History
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| Subject |
Greece -- Antiquities
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73534 |
| Release Date |
May 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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