Synopses & Reviews
In this revised edition, Matthew Dillon and Lynda Garland have expanded the chronological range of Ancient Greece to include the Greek world of the fourth century. The sourcebook now ranges from the first lines of Greek literature to the death of Alexander the Great, covering all of the main historical periods and social phenomena of ancient Greece. The material is taken from a variety of sources: historians, inscriptions, graffiti, law codes, epitaphs, decrees, drama and poetry. It includes the major literary authors, but also covers a wide selection of writers, including many non-Athenian authors. Whilst focusing on the main cities of ancient Greece - Athens and Sparta- the sourcebook also draws on a wide range of material concerning the Greeks in Egypt, Italy, Sicily, Asia Minor and the Black Sea.
Ancient Greece covers not only the chronological, political history of ancient Greece, but also explores the full spectrum of Greek life through topics such as gender, social class, race and labour. This revised edition includes:
- Two completely new chapters - The Rise of Macedon and Alexander the Great, 336-323 BC
- New material in the chapters on The City-State, Religion in the Greek World, Tyrants and Tyranny, The Peloponnesian War and its Aftermath, Labour: Slaves, Serfs and Citizens, and Women, Sexuality and the Family
It is structured so that:
- Thematically arranged chapters arranged allow students to build up gradually knowledge of the ancient Greek world
- Introductory essays to each chapter give necessary background to understand topic areas
- Linking commentaries help students understand the source extracts and what they reveal about the ancient Greeks
Ancient Greece: Social and Historical Documents from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander the Great. Third Edition, will continue to be a definitive collection of source material on the society and culture of the Greeks.
Synopsis
The second edition of a definitive collection of source material on Greek social and political history from 800 to 399 BC, from all over the Greek world.
Synopsis
In this revised edition, Matthew Dillon and Lynda Garland have expanded the chronological range of Ancient Greece to include the Greek world of the fourth century. The sourcebook now ranges from the first lines of Greek literature to the death of Alexander the Great. It covers not only the chronological, political history of ancient Greece, but also deals with numerous aspects of Greek society, such as slavery, religion, and women.
The linking commentaries provide students with the necessary information to understand the source extracts and what they reveal about the ancient Greeks. The sources chosen focus on the main cities of ancient Greece - Athens and Sparta - but also draw in a wide range of material concerning the Greeks in Egypt, Italy, Sicily, Asia Minor and the Black Sea. The sources are chosen not only from the major literary authors but cover a wide selection of writers, and also are taken from a variety of sources: inscriptions, graffiti, law codes, epitaphs, decrees, drama and poetry, and many non-Athenian authors are included.
Ancient Greece: third edition, will be a definitive collection of source material on the society and culture of the Greeks and an invaluable resource for students.