Aspects of Greek History 750-323 BC: A Source-based Approach

Buckley, Terry

ISBN 10: 0415099587 / ISBN 13: 9780415099585

Published by Routledge, London, 1996

About this Item

"Aspects of Greek History, 750 - 323 BC is an up-to-date textbook on ancient Greek history that, topic- by-topic, uses a wealth of original sources to interpret this history for those with little prior knowledge of the subject. Chapter by chapter, the relevant historical periods from the age of colonisation to Alexander the Great are reconstructed. The book covers the main literary sources: Aristotle, Diodorus, Herodotus, Plutarch, Thucydides, and Xenophon; Greek political and military history from the beginnings to Alexander's Battle of Gaugamela. . Overall, this is an indispensable collection of material for the student of classics as well as the general reader, who requires a grounding in Greek history." 542p. glossary, bibliography.maps. index.

Seller Inventory # 042669

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aspects of Greek History 750-323 BC: A Source-based Approach
• Publisher: Routledge, London
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415099587
• ISBN 13: 9780415099585
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Pbk Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Greece - Ancient
  • Greece - Ancient BC 500-400
  • Greece - Ancient BC 400-300

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Synopsis

Aspects of Greek History offers an indispensable introduction to the central period of Greek History for all students of classics. Chapter by chapter, the relevant historical periods from the age of colonization to Alexander the Great are reconstructed. Emphasis is laid on the interpretation of the available sources, and the book sets out to give a clear treatment of all the major problems within a chronological framework.
The book covers:

• the main literary sources: Aristotle, Diodorus, Herodotus, Plutarch, Thucydides and Xenophon
• Greek political and military history from the eighth century to Alexander's conquest of Persia.

To ease understanding, the book also includes maps, a glossary of Greek terms and a full bibliography.

About the Author

Terry Buckley has recently retired from full-time teaching, having held the post of Head of Classics at Camden School for Girls and Roedean. He has also been for many years a member of the JACT Ancient History Committee.