Down from Olympus : Archaeology and Philhellenism in Germany, 1750-1970
New Jersey;: Princeton University Press, 2003.
No Flaws or Blemishes but some [neatly done] highlighting in the first third of the book. 9.25 inches tall; 400 pages with a Bibliography and Index.
This is a critical examination of German engagement with ancient Greek culture, not merely as a scholarly pursuit but as a deeply ingrained cultural and institutional phenomenon. Published by Princeton University Press in 1996, the book delves into how German intellectuals' admiration for ancient Greece shaped the development of archaeology and philology, intertwining academic endeavors with national identity and political agendas.
The narrative spans from the mid-18th century, with figures like Johann Joachim Winckelmann, to the late 20th century, examining how philhellenism evolved within German academic and political spheres. The book is structured into ten chapters that chronicle the rise and transformation of German philhellenism, highlighting key periods such as the Romantic era, the establishment of state-sponsored archaeological institutions, and the impact of World War I and II on scholarly pursuits. [Adapted from Reviews]
Subjects: German Philhellenism, Archaeology, Ancient Greek Culture, 18th-20th Century Intellectual History, German National Identity, Romanticism, Political Ideology, Classical Studies, History, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, Intellectual History.
Item #20366
ISBN: 0691114781
Price: $34.00
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