A Companion to Archaic Greece

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'A Companion to Archaic Greece' offers an in-depth exploration of the formative period in Greek history from the late eighth century to the early fifth century BCE. This scholarly work examines the political, economic, and social transformations during this era, shedding light on the foundation of the classical Greek world. It brings together contributions from various experts, providing insights into the development of Greek city-states, and cultural advancements such as art, literature, and philosophy.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in the exploration of early Greek history, providing insightful essays on the formative period of Greek civilisation. It's ideal for those keen on understanding the complexities and developments in Greek society, politics, and culture during the Archaic period.

A Companion to Archaic Greece

In 31 chapters, this Companion systematically covers the literary and archaeological evidence for all regions of the Greek world and all aspects of archaic Greek society and culture, including their Mediterranean context and the impact of non-Greek cultures on their development.

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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 emphasis on both established topics such as tyranny and political reform, and newer subjects such as gender and ethnicity.

The book combines accounts of historical developments with regional surveys of archaeological evidence and gives in-depth treatment of selected themes. It also explores the influence of Eastern and other non-Greek cultures on the development of Greece, utilizing archaeological and literary evidence to reconstruct broad patterns of social and cultural development.

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A Companion to Archaic Greece is praised as essential for those interested in Classical Greece, offering a varied and stimulating collection of essays. It provides a wide-ranging exploration, encouraging further investigations into the period. Reviews highlight the depth and range of perspectives, with much content previously unavailable in English.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118451380

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 December 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Hans van Wees
Edited by Kurt A. Raaflaub
Edited by Kurt A. Raaflaub
Edited by Hans van Wees
Edited by Kurt A. Raaflaub
Edited by Hans van Wees

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1184g

Pages: 800

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Ancient & Classical History History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World

About the Author

Kurt A. Raaflaub is David Herlihy University Professor and Professor of Classics and History, Royce Family Professor in Teaching Excellence (2005-8) and Director of the Program in Ancient Studies at Brown University. His recent publications include The Discovery of Freedom in Ancient Greece (2004), Social Struggles in Archaic Rome (Blackwell, 2005) and War and Peace in the Ancient World (Blackwell, 2006). Hans van Wees is Professor of Ancient History at University College London. His publications include Status Warriors: War, Violence and Society in Homer and History (1992) and Greek Warfare: Myths and Realities (2004), and he has co-edited four volumes on archaic Greece, war and violence, and Herodotus.