This book refers to the emergence and evolution of the Greek tribes, as well as the precursor cultures that appeared during the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, as well as the Bronze Age when the Cycladic and Minoan civilizations developed, culminating in the establishment of the brilliant Mycenaean civilization.

The dawn of Greek history dates back to the "Geometric years" -named so after the forms of art of the period- with the use of alphabetic writing and the main source being the Homeric epics. During this period, colonization of the coasts of Asia Minor took place, where the first philosophical theories developed.

Following are the "Archaic years" or "Archaic period," characterized by significant colonization, resulting in Greek culture covering most of the Mediterranean basin and the Black Sea. During this period, sociopolitical changes occurred with the development of the Greek city-states, notably Sparta and Athens.