Sites, Tombs, & Ruins - Ancient Greece, Ancient Greek History - Social, Cultural, & Political Aspects, Athens - Ancient History, General & Miscellaneous Ancient Greek History, Eastern Europe - Politics & Government
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Overview
Athens and Sparta is an essential handbook to the study of fifth century Greek history and society. It encourages the reader to engage critically with the evidence, presenting a wide selection of ancient source material along with clear analysis and narrative.This fully revised and updated second edition contains a new appendix on the controversy over the truthfulness of Thucydides, and fresh material on the representation of Athenian women in vase painting.
Editorials
Paul Cartledge
A major step forward in the teaching of Greek history.Barry Strauss
. . . teaches the reader not only what to think about ancient history but how to think about ancient history.Classical Review
. . . something of a revolution in ancient history textbook-writing.Annual Bulletin of Historical Literature
An exciting introduction to Greek history for the new student It is thoroughly to be recommended for its intelligence and openness.Journal of Hellenic Studies
Fulfills its aim of being accessible to beginners but also taking them beyond the standard outline survey. Professional historians will also find much of interest Powell's perceptive analysis of Spartan life is now the best single-chapter discussion of her social institutions.Classical Review
. . . something of a revolution in ancient history textbook-writing.Annual Bulletin of Historical Literature
An exciting introduction to Greek history for the new student It is thoroughly to be recommended for its intelligence and openness.Journal of Hellenic Studies
Fulfils its aim of being accessible to beginners but also taking them beyond the standard outline survey. Professional historians will also find much of interest Powell's perceptive analysis of Spartan life is now the best single-chapter discussion of her social institutions.Book Details
Published
May 3, 2002
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
ISBN
9780203401637