The Greek World 479-323 BC
Simon Hornblower
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Description for The Greek World 479-323 BC
Paperback. "Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada"--T.p. verso. Series: The Routledge History of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 432 pages, 41 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 612.
The Greek World 479-323 BC has been an indispensable guide to classical Greek history since its first publication nearly thirty years ago. Now Simon Hornblower has comprehensively revised and partly rewritten his original text, bringing it up-to-date for yet another generation of readers. In particular, this fourth edition takes full account of recent and detailed scholarship on Greek poleis across the Hellenic world, allowing for further development of the key theme of regional variety across the Mediterranean and beyond. Other extensive changes include a new sub-chapter on Islands, a completely updated bibliography, and revised citation of epigraphic material relating to ... Read more
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
The Routledge History of the Ancient World
Condition
New
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415602921
SKU
V9780415602921
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About Simon Hornblower
Simon Hornblower is a Senior Research Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford. He was previously Professor of Classics and Grote Professor of Ancient History at University College London. He is a Fellow of the British Academy. His many publications in Greek history and classical civilization include a Commentary on Thucydides in three volumes (1991-2008). He is now working on commentaries ... Read more
Reviews for The Greek World 479-323 BC
Reviews of the third edition (2002): 'To write a standard history which contains the essential material and yet is interesting and says things which have not been said before is one of the hardest tasks. Hornblower has performed it excellently.' - Times Literary Supplement 'Packed with worthwhile ideas and impressive erudition' - Classical Review 'An undergraduate textbook which neither the ... Read more