Greek Institutions, Economy & Empire — 4-Book Scholarly Bundle
Greek Institutions, Economy & Empire — 4-Book Scholarly Bundle
Greek Institutions, Economy & Empire — 4-Book Scholarly Bundle
This curated set offers a panoramic view of Greek civilization—from the economic and social structures of the classical polis to the sweeping transformations of the Hellenistic world. With contributions from leading historians including Pierre Vidal-Naquet, Claude Mossé, Pierre Lévêque, and Pierre Briant, this bundle is ideal for students, educators, and collectors of French-language classical scholarship.
Included in this set
• Économies et Sociétés en Grèce ancienne by Michel Austin & Pierre Vidal-Naquet — Armand Colin, Collection U2, 1977, 416 pages. A foundational study of economic and social life in ancient Greece, blending historical analysis with primary texts.
• Les Institutions Grecques by Claude Mossé — Armand Colin, Collection U2, 1982, 222 pages. A concise and authoritative overview of Greek political and civic institutions, from the archaic period to classical Athens.
• Le Monde Hellénistique by Pierre Lévêque — Armand Colin, Collection U2, 1983, 288 pages. A sweeping narrative of the Hellenistic world, tracing the cultural and political shifts following Alexander’s conquests.
• Alexandre le Grand by Pierre Briant — PUF, Collection Que Sais-Je?, 1987, 127 pages. A compact yet rigorous biography of Alexander the Great, written by one of the foremost scholars of the Achaemenid and Hellenistic periods.
Why this bundle stands out
This set offers a rare synthesis of economic, institutional, and imperial perspectives on Greek history. Each volume is written by a respected scholar and published by leading French academic presses. The bundle is ideal for building a foundational library in classical studies or gifting to a student of ancient history.
Condition: Gently used vintage copies with light shelf wear. A few passages might be underlined in pencil in some books and can be erased if desired. 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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