The Greek World 479-323 BC (Routledge History of the Ancient World)
Publisher: Routledge
Published: June 28, 2002
Language: eng
Number of pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9780415153447
First sentence: A recent history of early Rome opens with an explanation for the length of its introductory section about the ancient sources.
Description: "The Greek World 479-323 B.C. has been an indispensable guide to classical Greek history since its first publication. Now Simon Hornblower has comprehensively rewritten and revised his original text, bringing it up to date for a new generation of readers." "The extensive changes made include the addition of two new chapters - on Argos, and a replacement chapter on the Peloponnesian War - and the fuller quotation of primary sources. Also new are thirty-six illustrations, the insertion of user-friendly subheadings, and a completely updated bibliography." "With valuable coverage of the broader Mediterranean world in which Greek culture flourished, as well as close examination of Athens, Sparta, and the other great city-states of Greece itself, this third edition of a classic work is a more essential read than ever."--BOOK JACKET.