Who Killed Homer?

The Demise of Classical Education and the Recovery of Greek Wisdom

By: Victor Davis Hanson, John Heath

Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach

For over two millennia in the West, familiarity with the literature, philosophy, and values of the Classical World has been synonymous with education itself. The traditions of the Greeks explain why Western Culture’s unique tenets of democracy, capitalism, civil liberty, and constitutional government are now sweeping the globe. Yet the general public in America knows less about its cultural origins than ever before, as Classical education rapidly disappears from our high school and university curricula.

Acclaimed classicists Hanson and Heath raise an impassioned call to arms: if we lose our knowledge of the Greeks, we lose our understanding of who we are. With straightforward advice and informative reading lists, the authors present a highly useful primer for anyone who wants more knowledge of Classics, and thus of the beauty and perils of our own culture.

©1998 Victor Davis Hanson and John Heath (P)2000 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

VDH is always entertaining and educational.

Any book by Victor Davis Hanson is always enlightening, educational, a deep dive into Western Civilization (positive aspects)and expands your knowledge. I listened to the audible version to find a path to research what else to read about our civilization and the Greeks gift to us.

Perfect

Interesting and entertaining book. Most excellent narrator. Red meat of a certain sort. (The sort I most like.) You will laugh, lament, and be invigorated.

Very Interesting !

A very interesting book. I studied the Greek Language in college as a Theology student. However have not studied as much Greek culture or history. I agree with his perspective on the American education system. A bit long but definitely educational.

Thorough study of classicism and society

Highly recommended to everyone interested in the affects of the loss of classicism practiced in western Universities.

Homer Saved by VDH

Victor Davis Hanson is crucial to saving Western Civilizaton. He helps do so with WKH