Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World

The first book-length overview of agricultural development in the ancient world A Companion to Ancient Agriculture is an authoritative overview of the history and development of agriculture in the ancient world. Focusing primarily on the Near East and Mediterranean regions, this unique text explores the cultivation of the soil and rearing of animals through centuries of human civilisation—from the Neolithic...

An innovative, up-to-date treatment of ancient Greek mobility and migration from 1000 BCE to 30 BCE A Companion to Greeks Across the Ancient World explores the mobility and migration of Greeks who left their homelands in the ten centuries between the Early Iron Age and the Hellenistic period. While most academic literature centres on the Greeks of the Aegean basin...

This Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to key topics in the study of ancient history. Examines the forms of evidence, problems, approaches, and major themes in the study of ancient history. Comprises more than 40 essays, written by leading international scholars. Moves beyond the primary focus on Greece and Rome with coverage of the various cultures within the ancient Mediterranean....

The most comprehensive and up-to-date work available on ancient Macedonian history and material culture, A Companion to Ancient Macedonia is an invaluable reference for students and scholars alike. Features new, specially commissioned essays by leading and up-and-coming scholars in the field. Examines the political, military, social, economic, and cultural history of ancient Macedonia from the Archaic period to the end...

A Companion to Ancient Thrace presents a series of essays that reveal the newly recognised complexity of the social and cultural phenomena of the peoples inhabiting the Balkan periphery of the Classical world. Features a rich and detailed overview of Thracian history from the Early Iron Age to Late Antiquity. Includes contributions from leading scholars in the archaeology, art history,...

A Companion to Archaic Greece offers a systematic survey of archaic Greek society and culture, introducing the reader to a wide range of innovative approaches to the period. This is the first comprehensive and accessible survey of developments in the study of archaic Greece. It places Greek society of c.750-480 BCE within its chronological and geographical context, providing a balanced...

A COMPANION TO CITIES IN THE GRECO-ROMAN WORLD A Companion to Cities in the Greco-Roman World offers in-depth coverage of the most important topics in the study of Greek and Roman urbanism. Bringing together contributions by an international panel of experts, this comprehensive resource addresses traditional topics in the study of ancient cities, including civic society, politics, and the ancient...

A COMPANION TO GREEKS ACROSS THE ANCIENT WORLD An innovative, up-to-date treatment of ancient Greek mobility and migration from 1000 BCE to 30 BCE A Companion to Greeks Across the Ancient World explores the mobility and migration of Greeks who left their homelands in the ten centuries between the Early Iron Age and the Hellenistic period. While most academic literature...

A comprehensive, authoritative account of the development of Greek Art through the 1st millennium BC. A Companion to Greek Art serves as an invaluable resource for scholars dealing with the art, material culture, and history of the post-classical world. It includes voices from diverse fields such as art history, classical studies, and archaeology, offering a range of views on the...

An innovative approach to the study of ten centuries of Jewish culture and history A Companion to Late Ancient Jews and Judaism explores the Jewish people, their communities, and various manifestations of their religious and cultural expressions from the third century BCE to the seventh century CE. Presenting a collection of 30 original essays written by noted scholars in the...

A Companion to Science, Technology, and Medicine in Ancient Greece and Rome brings a fresh perspective to the study of these disciplines in the ancient world, with 60 chapters examining these topics from a variety of critical and technical perspectives. Key Features: Bringing fresh insights to the understanding of science, technology, and medicine, this work covers a wide range of...

A Companion to the Achaemenid Persian Empire A comprehensive review of the political, cultural, social, economic and religious history of the Achaemenid Empire. Often called the first world empire, the Achaemenid Empire is rooted in older Near Eastern traditions. A Companion to the Achaemenid Persian Empire offers a perspective in which the history of the empire is embedded in the...

A Companion to the Ancient Near East offers students and general readers a comprehensive overview of Near Eastern civilisation from the Bronze Age to the conquests of Alexander the Great. This book covers the civilisations of the Sumerians, Hittites, Babylonians, Assyrians, Israelites, and Persians. It places particular emphasis on social and cultural history, exploring the impact of these ancient cultures....

A one-of-a-kind exploration of archaeological evidence from the Roman Empire between 44 BCE and 337 CE In A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Empire, distinguished scholar and archaeologist Professor Barbara Burrell delivers an illuminating and wide-ranging discussion of peoples, institutions, and their material remains across the Roman Empire. Divided into two parts, the book begins by focusing on...

Discover a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary handbook exploring several sub-regions and key themes perfect for a new generation of students. A Companion to the Hellenistic and Roman Near East delivers the first complete handbook in the area of Hellenistic and Roman Near Eastern history. The book is divided into sections dealing with interdisciplinary source material, each with a great deal of...

A Companion to the Roman Republic provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Roman Republican history as it is currently practised. Highlights of this work include recent developments in the field, such as archaeological discoveries and fresh approaches to textual sources. It explores new areas of historical study, retaining the drama of the Republic’s rise and fall. The book emphasises...

Offering unparalleled scope, A Companion to Hellenistic Literature in 30 newly commissioned essays explores the social and intellectual contexts of literature production in the Hellenistic period, and examines the relationship between Hellenistic and earlier literature. Provides a wide-ranging critical examination of Hellenistic literature, including the works of well-respected poets alongside lesser-known historical, philosophical, and scientific prose of the period. Explores...

A Companion to Ovid is a comprehensive overview of one of the most influential poets of classical antiquity. Features more than 30 newly commissioned chapters by noted scholars writing in their areas of specialisation. Illuminates various aspects of Ovid's work, such as production, genre, and style. Presents interpretive essays on key poems and collections of poems. Includes detailed discussions of...

Provides a comprehensive and systematic treatment of the life and work of Aristophanes A Companion to Aristophanes provides an invaluable set of foundational resources for undergraduates, graduate students, and scholars alike. More than a basic reference text, this innovative volume situates each of Aristophanes' surviving plays within a discussion of key themes relevant to the study of the Aristophanic corpus....

A Companion to Julius Caesar comprises 30 essays from leading scholars examining the life and afterlife of this great polarising figure. Explores Caesar from a variety of perspectives: military genius, ruthless tyrant, brilliant politician, first-class orator, sophisticated man of letters, and more. Utilises Caesar’s own extant writings. Examines the viewpoints of Caesar’s contemporaries and explores Caesar’s portrayals by artists and...

This two-volume Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography reflects the new directions and interpretations that have arisen in the field of ancient historiography in the past few decades. Comprises a series of cutting-edge articles written by recognised scholars. Presents broad, chronological treatments of important issues in the writing of history and antiquity. These are complemented by chapters on individual genres...

A Companion to Greek and Roman Political Thought Justice, virtue, and citizenship were at the centre of political life in ancient Greece and Rome and were frequently discussed by classical poets, historians, and philosophers. This Companion illuminates Greek and Roman political thought in all its range, diversity, and depth. Thirty-four essays from leading scholars in history, classics, philosophy, and political...

A Companion to the Ancient Greek Language provides a comprehensive account of the language of Ancient Greek civilisation in a single volume. This work features contributions from leading international scholars, covering the historical, geographical, sociolinguistic, and literary perspectives of the language. This collection includes: 36 original essays by a team of international scholars Discussions on the survival and transmission of...