The History of Greece is an ambitious and comprehensive survey of Greek civilization from its earliest days to the 19th century. Written by renowned classical scholar Connop Thirlwall, this volume covers the rise of Greek city-states, the Persian Wars, the conquests of Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic period, and much more. With its engaging style and comprehensive coverage, The History of Greece remains a classic of historical scholarship and an essential resource for students and scholars of Greek history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.