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Ancient Greece
History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett
Foundations of Ancient Greek Civilization
This chapter explores the profound impact of ancient Greek thought and education, focusing on philosophers like Plato and Aristotle who shaped Western civilization. It delves into the historical context of the Bronze Age, examining the interactions between Mycenaean Greeks and neighboring cultures like the Hittites, while also discussing the influences of geography and society on Greek developments. Furthermore, the chapter highlights the transition from the Minoans to Mycenaean civilization, the societal upheavals, and the eventual resurgence of Greek culture through the adoption of the Phoenician alphabet.
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