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The Golden Age of ancient Greek civilisation lasted from 490 to 336 BC. Never has there been such a multiplication of varied talents and genius within so limited a period. This book concentrates on the individuals in the cultural, social, artisitic and political history of the Classical Greeks, who shaped their own and future civilisations. He asks what gave rise to such outstanding achievement in the cultural, philosphical, scientific and literary spheres. Michael Grant (1914-2004) was a highly successful and renowned historian of the ancient world. He held many academic posts including those of Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge; Professor of Humanity at Edinburgh University; Vice Chancellor of The Queen's University, Belfast and Vice Chancellor of the University of Khartoum. He was a Doctor of Letters at Dublin and a Doctor of Laws at Belfast. He has also been President of the Classical Association of England, the Virgil Society and the Royal Numismatic Society, and was a Medallist of the American Numismatic Society.