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A History of the Classical Greek World, 478 - 323 BC Hardcover - 2005

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Author: Rhodes, P. J. 2005
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This book gives an accessible account of classical Greek history, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 bc to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 bc.

Covers political and military events, including: the flourishing of democracy in Athens; the Peloponnesian war, which involved the whole Greek world; and the conquests of Alexander the Great.

Deals with social, economic and cultural developments as well as political and military events.

Combines analysis with narrative.

Details the evidence on which the account is based and the considerations which have to be born in mind in using this evidence.

Written by P. J. Rhodes, who has been teaching and writing on Greek history for over 40 years.

The book's clarity and directness make it ideal for course use.

First line

Two large peninsulas project into the Mediterranean from Europe: Italy, dividing the whole into a western half and an eastern half, and Greece, subdividing the eastern half.

Details

Title A History of the Classical Greek World, 478 - 323 BC
Author P. J. Rhodes
Binding Hardcover
Pages 405
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Wiley-Blackwell
Date September 1, 2005
Illustrated Yes
ISBN 9780631225645 / 0631225641
Weight 1.93 lbs (0.88 kg)
Dimensions 9.9 x 6.94 x 1.08 in (25.15 x 17.63 x 2.74 cm)
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004028425
Dewey Decimal Code 938

About the author

P. J. Rhodes is Professor Emeritus of Ancient History at the University of Durham. He is the author of many books on Greek history, including The Athenian Boule (1972), A Commentary on the Aristotelian Athenaion Politeia (1981), the Penguin Aristotle: The Athenian Constitution (1984), The Decrees of the Greek States (with D. M. Lewis, 1997) and Greek Historical Inscriptions (with R. Osborne, 2003).