{"product_id":"what-the-greeks-did-for-us","title":"What the Greeks Did for Us","description":"An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture\n\nOur contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like “pandemic,” a Freudian state of mind like the “Oedipus complex,” or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first Roman imitators, we have been continually falling under the Greeks’ spell.\n\nBut how did ancient Greece spread its influence so far and wide? And how has this influence changed us?\n\nTony Spawforth explores our classical heritage, wherever it’s to be found. He reveals its legacy in everything from religion to popular culture, and unearths the darker side of Greek influence—from the Nazis’ obsession with Spartan “racial purity” to the elitism of classical education. Paying attention to the huge breadth and variety of Hellenic influence, this book paints an essential portrait of the ancient world’s living legacy—considering to whom it matters, and why.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 030025802X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: LFV.030025802X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Spawforth, Tony\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book is in good condition. Minimal signs of wear. It May have markings or highlights, but kept to only a few pages. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Books for Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126577909957,"sku":"LFV.030025802X.G","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2914\/4773\/files\/030025802X-0.jpg?v=1777138054","url":"https:\/\/www.booksforlife.store\/products\/what-the-greeks-did-for-us","provider":"Books for Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}