A History of the Classical Greek World

BLACKWELL HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD A History of the Classical Greek World 478-323 BC Second Edition A leading authority on Athens, Rhodes has written a superb narrative of Classical Greece for upper-level undergraduates: lucid, concise, and balanced. Welcome additions to the second edition are chapters on life and culture, and brief selections from contemporary sources. Kenneth G. Holum, University of Maryland Rhodes provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Greek world in the fifth and fourth centuries BC. Of particular importance is the clarity of the narrative and the consistent citation of the primary source material. Hugh Elton, Trent University P. J. Rhodes' second edition of A History of the Classical World 478-323 BC is superior to its nearest competitors for the university and non-specialist audience, and noticeably improved from the first edition, e.g., smoother transitions into new topics; the addition of two new chapters on culture and society; the reader-friendly use of shaded boxed inserts of primary sources; more illustrations, maps, figures, and a new glossary. This book will set the standard for introductions to the history of Classical Greece. Glenn R. Bugh, Virginia Tech Thoroughly updated and revised, the second edition of this successful and widely praised book offers an account of the 'classical' period of Greek history, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 BC to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, the book details the evidence on which the narrative is based, including inscriptions, coins and material remains, and outlines the considerations which have to be borne in mind in using this evidence. The new edition offers enhanced value to students with its increased breadth of scholarship, including the addition of two new chapters covering life and culture in the classical Greek world. New pedagogical tools to assist students in mastering the material include: textboxes, a comprehensive chronological table of classical Greek history, and a glossary. The bibliography has been completely updated, and background sections have been added to three chapters.