| Author |
Müller, Karl Otfried, 1797-1840 |
| Translator |
Lewis, George Cornewall, Sir, 1806-1863 |
| Translator |
Tufnell, Henry, 1805-1854 |
| Title |
The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 38.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2" by Karl Otfried Müller is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the origins, migrations, and cultural characteristics of the Doric people, who were one of the principal tribes of ancient Greece. It explores their history from the earliest times until the end of the Peloponnesian War, highlighting their relations with other Greek tribes and offering insights into their mythology and religion. The opening of the book initiates with a detailed introduction regarding the origins of the Dorian race in northern Greece. It discusses the geographical boundaries of their settlements, touching upon both the mountainous regions and lowlands that shaped their identity. The text outlines various tribes connected with the Dorians, their migrations, and interactions with neighboring groups, primarily focusing on the historical context surrounding the Dorian presence in ancient Greece, including their eventual settlement in regions such as Crete and Peloponnesus. The introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the Dorians’ impact on Greek civilization, interwoven with the study of myths and historic legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
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| Subject |
Dorians -- History
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| Subject |
Greece -- Antiquities, Dorian
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| Subject |
Greece -- History -- Dorian Invasions, approximately 1125-1025 B.C.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33743 |
| Release Date |
Sep 17, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 16, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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