Greek Society

by Frank J. Frost

This chronological narrative covers the Bronze Age to the end of the Roman Empire, with a useful epilogue that traces the Greek experience in medieval & modern times. Frost presents a level of detail that requires no prior background in Greek history. Fascinating anecdotes on the lives of ordinary Greek people help bring the past to life.

Genres: History

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Nathan Zorndorf · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too general. I appreciated his foray into the life of the average citizen of the polis, and his poetic language, but I thought he was too vague with facts - he would write things like “and eventually, when ordinary Greeks became convinced that they were being cheated of their destiny not because of divine this favor but because of human injustice, sides and axes would come out from behind doors and blood will flow in the streets and the rich would pay for their vanity and avarice – often amid scenes of disgusting cruelty for brutality library close to the surface in the Greek world” but not actually give an example of what he’s referring to.

These types of generalities made it difficult to appreciate the work at times. I much more recommend “Ancient Greece from prehistoric to Hellenistic times” by Thomas r. Martin.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actually 4 1/2 stars, good recounting of the short version of Ancient Greek history from Archaic Period through Hellenistic Era into Roman imperial rule. Would have liked a couple more specifics but the point is that it’s a short broad history.

[rabbitprincess · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was okay but the price at the campus bookstore was not! Fifty-some bucks for a slender paperback volume. Yikes.

[Erik Graff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another general survey of ancient Greek history read while I was working part-time for the Ares Press and writing an article as well as book reviews for their journal, The Ancient World.

[Donna Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not much of a history buff, but this was an interesting look into Greek life.