The Ancient Greeks

Description

The Ancient Greeks: History and Culture from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander offers students a comprehensive introduction to the history and culture of the ancient Greek world 800-323 BC. The Ancient Greeks moves beyond political history to include social sections on women, religion and slaves. Including illustrations, maps, a chronological table and close referencing to Ancient Greece: Social and Historical Documents from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander, this book will provide support for courses in ancient Greek history and civilization.

Contents

1. Colonization 2. Tyrants and Tyranny 3. Early Athens 4. Peisistratos and his Sons 5. Kleisthenes the Reformer 6. Sparta 7. The Persian Wars 8. The Delian League and the Pentekontaetia 9. The Peloponnesian War 10. The Polis: The Greek City-state 11. Labour: Slaves, Serfs and Citizens 12. Religion and Philosophy 13. Women, Sexuality and the Family 14. The Greek Hegemonies and the Rise of Macedon 15. Alexander the Great 16. Ancient Sources

Author Bio

Matthew Dillon is an Associate Professor, School of Classics, History and Religion, University of New England, Australia.

Lynda Garland is an Associate Professor in the School of Classics, History and Religion at The University of New England, Australia.

Related Subjects

1. Classical Studies
2. Greek History & Culture