A series of ten programmes about the ancient Greeks, their history, genius and contribution to European civilisation.
2: THE GROWTH OF THE CITY-STATE by M. I. FinJey
This programme traces the growth of the independent Polis or city-state from the end of the Dark Age, c. 800 B.C., to the threshold of the classical era, c. 500, and explains its unique significance not only as a political unit but as a whole way of life. Reader, Gary Watson
A Listen and Learn series
M. I. Finley is also the author of a new historical study of the Greeks, specialty written to accompany this series of programmes, and published by the BBC in a 52-page booklet together with a reading list and numerous illustrations in colour and black-and-white. It can be obtained, price 5s., through newsagents and booksellers, or direct by sending a crossed postal order for 5s. (not stamps, please) to [address removed]