Le Monde Grec et l’Orient — Two-Volume Boxed Set (PUF, Hardcover with Dust Jackets)

A pristine, boxed hardcover set from the Peuples et Civilisations series by Presses Universitaires de France. These two volumes offer a sweeping, scholarly exploration of the Greek world and its evolving relationship with the East across two transformative centuries. Ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of classical civilization.

Included in this set
•     Volume 1: Le Ve siècle (510–403)
By Edouard Will — PUF, 1980, 723 pages
A masterful study of the fifth century BCE, covering the Persian Wars, the rise of Athens, and the intricate political and cultural dynamics of the classical Greek world.
•     Volume 2: Le IVe siècle et l’époque hellénistique
By Edouard Will, Claude Mossé, and Pierre Goukowsky — PUF, 1985, 671 pages
This volume traces the evolution of Greek civilization through the fourth century and into the Hellenistic era, examining the interplay of conquest, diplomacy, and cultural fusion.
Both volumes are hardcover with dust jackets, housed in their original boxes, and in pristine condition.

Why this bundle stands out
This set represents a cornerstone of modern classical scholarship. The collaboration in Volume 2 adds depth and nuance to the Hellenistic narrative, making this bundle not only rare in condition but rich in intellectual value. A refined addition to any personal library or academic collection.

Condition:  This set is in excellent condition. The first page bears the name of the original owner—Elisabeth

One only— Curated from my personal library built during years of study at the Sorbonne., ready to ship from California.

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