The Ancient Greeks

History and Culture from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander

By Matthew Dillon, Lynda Garland

Published July 26th 2012 by Routledge – 704 pages

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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 for the period c.800-323 BC. It provides critical background to the key historical developments of the time: the Persian Wars, the rise of Athens and its empire in the 5th century and the subsequent Peloponnesian War, and the emergence of Macedon as a world power under Philip and Alexander. A chapter dedicated to Sparta provides students with crucial understanding of this important but enigmatic kingdom. However, The Ancient Greeks moves beyond political history to include social sections on women, religion and slaves, offering extensive coverage of the social and religious environment.

The book is lavishly illustrated, with over 150 maps, illustrations and photographs, and includes a chronological table and glossary of key terms. With close referencing to Ancient Greece: Social and Historical Documents from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander (third edition) and accompanied by a companion website, this volume provides invaluable support for students of ancient Greek history and civilization, and offers a comprehensive introduction for the interested reader.

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 Associate Professor of Ancient History, School of Humanities, University of New England, Australia. His main research interests are ancient Greek history and religion.

Lynda Garland is a Professor and Head of the School of Humanities, The University of New England, Australia. Her main research interests are in the areas of ancient history and Byzantine Studies.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Companion Website for Matthew Dillon and Lynda Garland’s The Ancient Greeks: History and Culture from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander (Routledge, 2012). On the website, you can find the illustrations, maps and photos from the book and a full glossary. You can also explore our interactive timeline, which provides information about all the key events discussed in the book, and allows you to easily place events within the chronology and see which developments occurred contemporaneously.