Description
1968 First edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This first edition of “The Awakening of the Greek Historical Spirit” by Chester G. Starr offers a remarkable glimpse into the origins of historical writing and consciousness in ancient Greece. Starr, a renowned scholar of Greek history, explores the pivotal shift from mythological narratives to rational inquiries into the past, tracing the development of a critical, analytical approach to understanding human events. The book delves into the seminal works of Herodotus, often called the “Father of History,” and Thucydides, whose rigorous methods laid the foundations for modern historiography. Starr’s erudite analysis not only illuminates the intellectual milieu that gave rise to these pioneering historians but also sheds light on the broader cultural and philosophical currents that shaped the Greek worldview. This well-preserved first edition, with its wear and tear reflecting its age and use, is a testament to the enduring significance of this scholarly work in the study of ancient Greek civilization and the evolution of historical thought.
