dill's Reviews > The Classical Greeks

A fine introduction to the Greeks. It's really logically organised, and I've a lot of respect for the way Grant's managed to condense so much information into such a neat little package. There's a huge scope here, but Grant handles it really well, providing a good introductory piece to a huge variety of topics about the period. I've a few minor contentions with dates, and it is a touch outdated- I can't say I'm too fond in the manner he speaks about Egyptian magical practices, and the fact the conclusion feels a need to explain why the Classical Greeks didn't develop that way because of their race is a unique choice - but for a beginner there's a lot of really useful information that could be used to get into the field as a whole. It balances a lot of information really well and explains everything in a concise, comprehensive way despite its flaws.