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Early Greek History: The Mycenaeans to the Archaic Age

The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind

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The Evolution of Greek Culture and Society

This chapter delves into the rich development of Greek culture during the archaic period, highlighting the Greeks' openness to diverse influences and their pursuit of knowledge. It also examines the rise of city-states, the unifying power of language and the Olympics, economic changes, social stratification, and the impact of mythology on Greek civilization.

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