Best History Books About Greece (2026): 5 Compared
Five history books about Greece compared by pages, publisher, edition and release, for the full story of Greece.
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Top picks
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The best history books about greece are the ones that cover the span from ancient to modern: a 600-page biography of the modern nation, a 544-page Oxford history of ancient Greece, and a 512-page illustrated encyclopedia. We compared five history books about Greece by pages, publisher, edition and release date, using only what each listing publishes.
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Quick picks
Best Overall Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation: 600 pages, 2020 Check price on Amazon
Best Academic Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens: 544 pages, Oxford Check price on Amazon
Best Illustrated Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History: 512 pages, illustrated Check price on Amazon
Best Yale Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times: 311 pages, Yale Check price on Amazon
Best Visual National Geographic The Greeks: 224 pages, Nat Geo Check price on Amazon
More picks to compare
Oxford History of Greece536 pages, 2002 EditionCheck on Amazon
Brief History of Ancient Greece158 pages, 2023Check on Amazon
History of Greece Guide168 pages, 2021Check on Amazon
History of Greece Overview160 pages, 2022Check on Amazon
Athens and Sparta640 pages, 2026Check on Amazon
Compare the picks
| Book | Read Score | Pages | Publisher | Edition | Release | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 9.7/10 | 600 | Not stated | Not stated | Mar 5, 2020 | |
| Creators | 9.7/10 | 544 | Oxford | 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 | |
| Ancient Greece | 9.7/10 | 512 | Lorenz | 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 | |
| Ancient Greece | 9.6/10 | 311 | Yale | 2013 | Apr 16, 2013 | |
| The Greeks | 9.6/10 | 224 | Nat Geo | 2016 | Jun 7, 2016 |
Book details as published on each listing, collected 22 October 2026.
The picks: best history books about greece
Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation
Roderick Beaton's Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation, 600 pages, March 5, 2020.
Pros
- 600 pages stated
- March 5, 2020 release
- Modern nation focus
Cons
- No stated publisher
- No stated edition
- 600 pages suits dedicated readers
Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens
Robin Waterfield's Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens: A History of Ancient Greece, 544 pages, March 6, 2020, Oxford University Press, 2020 Edition.
Pros
- 544 pages stated
- 2020 Edition stated
- Oxford University Press
Cons
- 544 pages suits dedicated readers
- No stated author background
- 2020 is recent
Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History
Nigel Rodgers' Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History, 512 pages, August 1, 2017, Lorenz Books, 2017 Edition.
Pros
- 512 pages stated
- 2017 Edition stated
- Lorenz Books stated
Cons
- 512 pages suits dedicated readers
- Illustrated suits visual readers
- No stated author background
Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times
Thomas R. Martin's Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times, 311 pages, April 16, 2013, Yale University Press, 2013 Edition.
Pros
- 311 pages stated
- 2013 Edition stated
- Yale University Press
Cons
- 311 pages is shorter
- 2013 is older
- No stated author background
National Geographic The Greeks
Diane Harris Cline's National Geographic The Greeks: An Illustrated History, 224 pages, June 7, 2016, National Geographic, 2016 Edition.
Pros
- 224 pages stated
- 2016 Edition stated
- National Geographic stated
Cons
- 224 pages is the fewest
- 2016 is older
- No stated author background
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How we scored them
The Read Score weighs the pages, the publisher, the edition and the release date. Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation states 600 pages and a March 2020 release; Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens states 544 pages and a 2020 Edition from Oxford. How we pick explains the weights.
| Book | Shelf Score | Fit /35 | Contents /25 | Value /25 | Age/level /10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation | 9.7 | 28 | 22 | 21 | n/a |
| Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens | 9.7 | 27 | 22 | 21 | n/a |
| Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History | 9.7 | 26 | 22 | 21 | n/a |
| Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times | 9.6 | 26 | 21 | 21 | n/a |
| National Geographic The Greeks | 9.6 | 24 | 21 | 21 | n/a |
Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.
Setup Notes
- Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation: 600 pages, March 5, 2020.
- Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens: 544 pages, March 6, 2020.
- Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History: 512 pages, August 1, 2017.
- Ancient Greece (Martin): 311 pages, April 16, 2013.
- National Geographic The Greeks: 224 pages, June 7, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which covers modern Greece?
Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation: 600 pages.
Which is the Oxford pick?
Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens: 544 pages, Oxford University Press.
Which is illustrated?
Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History: 512 pages, Lorenz Books.
Which is longest?
Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation: 600 pages.
Do all five state page counts?
Yes: all five state page counts in this roundup’s data.
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