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Miletos

A History

By Alan M. Greaves

Published June 23rd 2011 by Routledge – 192 pages

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Drawing on case studies and presenting archaeological evidence throughout, Alan Greaves presents a welcome survey of the origins and development of Miletos.

Focusing on the archaic era and exploring a wide range of issues including physical environment, colonizations, the economy, and its role as a centre of philosophy and learning, Greaves examines Miletos from prehistory to its medieval decline.

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'The merit of Greaves' book … is that is offers a relatively brief, clearly written and well annotated overview of the archaeology of the site and the current state of affairs, within an interpretative framework.' - Tijdschrift voor Geschiedenis

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Name: Miletos: A History (Paperback) – Routledge 
Description: By Alan M. Greaves. Drawing on case studies and presenting archaeological evidence throughout, Alan Greaves presents a welcome survey of the origins and development of Miletos. Focusing on the archaic era and exploring a wide range of issues including physical environment,...
Categories: Classical Studies