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This book provides a critical analysis of the relationship between the ancient Greeks and the 'barbarians' who were considered their 'others'. The author explores the historical, cultural, and political factors that contributed to the Greek perception of barbarians, and traces the evolution of this concept from its roots in ancient Greece to its influence on modern Western societies. This is an important resource for scholars studying classics, history, and anthropology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.