| Author |
Barthélemy, J.-J. (Jean-Jacques), 1716-1795 |
| Contributor |
Caillot, Antoine, 1759-1838? |
| Translator |
March, José |
| Title |
Compendio del viaje del joven Anacarsis a la Grecia (1 de 2)
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| Original Publication |
Spain: Oliva, 1830, copyright 1831.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travels_of_Anacharsis_the_Younger_in_Greece Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viaje_del_joven_Anacarsis_a_Grecia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive / Fondo antiguo de la Universidad de Sevilla.)
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| Summary |
"Compendio del viaje del joven Anacarsis a la Grecia" by J.-J. Barthélemy is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a condensed version of the famed journey of Anacarsis, a Scythian philosopher exploring ancient Greece. It focuses on the historical and cultural contexts of Greek civilization, making it appealing to those interested in classical studies and the origins of Western thought. At the start of this compendium, the editor provides a thorough introduction, explaining the motivation behind creating a concise version of the original work, which was seen as too cumbersome for many readers. The text begins with a historical overview of early Greek civilization, detailing the transition from primitive living in caves to the establishment of comprehensive governance and social structures, including significant figures like Cécrope and legendary events such as the foundation of Athens. The narrative is rich with references to mythological heroes and listeners are invited to explore further into the burgeoning complexities of Greek society and its development, setting the stage for deeper explorations in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
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| Subject |
Greece -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74604 |
| Release Date |
Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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