The Wonderful Greco-Roman World

The Wonderful Greco-Roman World: Sketches Of Thales, Pericles, Pheidias, Plato, Aristotle And Zeno is a book written by Joseph McCabe that explores the lives and achievements of some of the most prominent figures in ancient Greece and Rome. The book is a collection of sketches that provide a fascinating insight into the world of philosophy, politics, art, and science during the classical period.The book begins with a sketch of Thales, a philosopher who is considered to be the father of Western philosophy. McCabe then moves on to Pericles, an Athenian statesman who played a significant role in the development of democracy in ancient Greece. The book also includes sketches of Pheidias, a renowned sculptor who created some of the most iconic works of art in ancient Greece, and Plato, a philosopher who founded the Academy in Athens.In addition to these figures, the book also explores the lives and contributions of Aristotle, a philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of biology, metaphysics, and ethics, and Zeno, the founder of the Stoic school of philosophy.Throughout the book, McCabe provides a detailed and engaging account of each figure, highlighting their achievements, contributions, and impact on the world. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greece and Rome, and the development of Western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.