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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Anchor Books
Publication date July 1, 2004
Pages 352
Binding Paperback
Edition Reprint
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780385495547
ISBN-10 0385495544
Dimensions 0.75 by 5.25 by 8.25 in.
Weight 0.75 lbs.
Original list price $17.00
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
In the fourth volume in the Hinges of History series, the author of How the Irish Saved Civilization examines the remarkable legacy of the ancient Greeks, from the origins of Greek culture to the development of Western literature, drama, poetry, and philosophy to the Greek influence on human science, mathematics, logic, and more. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 80,000 first printing.
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Hardcover
Book cover for 9780375432316 Book cover for 9780385495530
 
Large print edition from Random House Large Print (October 1, 2003); titled "Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter"
9780375432316 | details & prices | 506 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 1.25 in. | 1.55 lbs | List price $29.50
About: Examines the remarkable legacy of the ancient Greeks, from the origins of Greek culture to the development of Western literature, drama, poetry, and philosophy to the Greek influence on human science, mathematics, and logic.
1 edition from Nan a Talese (October 1, 2003); titled "Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter"
9780385495530 | details & prices | 304 pages | 6.00 × 8.50 × 1.25 in. | 1.20 lbs | List price $27.50
About: Examines the remarkable legacy of the ancient Greeks, from the origins of Greek culture to the development of Western literature, drama, poetry, and philosophy to the Greek influence on human science, mathematics, and logic.
Paperback
Book cover for 9780385495547
 
The price comparison is for this edition
Reprint edition from Anchor Books (July 1, 2004); titled "Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter"
9780385495547 | details & prices | 352 pages | 5.25 × 8.25 × 0.75 in. | 0.75 lbs | List price $17.00
About: In the fourth volume in the Hinges of History series, the author of How the Irish Saved Civilization examines the remarkable legacy of the ancient Greeks, from the origins of Greek culture to the development of Western literature, drama, poetry, and philosophy to the Greek influence on human science, mathematics, logic, and more.
CD/Spoken Word
Book cover for 9780739306871
 
With Olympia Dukakis (other contributor) | Abridged edition from Random House (October 1, 2003)
9780739306871 | details & prices | 5.75 × 5.00 × 1.00 in. | 0.50 lbs | List price $29.95
Cassette/Spoken Word
Book cover for 9780739307502
 
Abridged edition from Random House (October 1, 2003)
9780739307502 | details & prices | 4.50 × 7.25 × 1.25 in. | 0.40 lbs | List price $25.95
Prebinding
Reprint edition from Paw Prints (October 20, 2008); titled "Sailing the Wine-dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter"
9781439566541 | details & prices | 352 pages | List price $23.95
from Turtleback Books (July 1, 2004); titled "Sailing the Wine-dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter"
9781417666034 | details & prices | 5.50 × 8.00 × 1.00 in. | 1.00 lbs | List price $26.95
About: In the fourth volume of the acclaimed Hinges of History series, Thomas Cahill brings his characteristic wit and style to a fascinating tour of ancient Greece.

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