Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 344 pages
- Published by: Wiley-Blackwell November 17, 2006
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0631226680
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0631226680
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Book Dimensions:
9.6 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
- Weighs: 1.3 pounds
Product Review
"A trenchant discussion of the most recent issues and scholarship associated with the Archaic Age, based on an impressive command of archaeological data and textual sources. Jonathan Hall's study paints a vivid picture of the forces that shaped the institutions of Archaic Greece."
Carol G. Thomas, University of Washington “Scholars as well as students of historical practice and specialists in Greek history will find this book indispensable … Highly recommended.”
Choice“Jonathan Hall has written a stimulating new history of Archaic Greece The book is very well written, with a very helpful glossary of literary sources and a useful index; it does not pre-suppose any knowledge of the evidence or methods Hall explores the general problems that a historian faces in practising history, providing an great introduction to the issues Fundamentally, Hall’s book stresses the need to rethink the concept of historical change.”
Bryn Mawr Classical Review“Very attractive physical appearance … an extensive bibliography and index. Hall’s style is clear and crisp … .The book is to be recommended.”
Canadian Journal of History
Product Description
A History of the Archaic Greek World offers a theme-based approach to the development of the Greek world in the years 1200-479 BCE.
A Thematic study of this crucial formative period of Greek history, from the same series as P.J. Rhodes' A History of the Classical Greek World.
Takes a critical and analytical look at evidence about the history of the archaic Greek World.
Involves the reader in the practice of history by questioning and reevaluating conventional beliefs.
Casts new light on traditional themes such as the rise of the city-state, citizen militias, and the origins of egalitarianism.
Reader Reviews
For those interested in the development of the classic Greek age, well worth your time. We had the opportunity to tour part of the ancient Greek world with the author which only underscored the quality of his work in combining archaeology and history to provide better insight into what lead to the classical Greek period.
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