Focusing on the classical city-state, the book offers a comprehensive analysis that encompasses both urban and rural aspects of a polis. It explores the interconnectedness of the countryside and the city, providing a holistic view of the social, political, and economic dynamics that define these ancient communities.
This work offers an updated exploration of the Ancient Near East, incorporating fresh insights on gender and sexuality. It reflects the latest scholarship, providing a nuanced understanding of the cultural and social dynamics of the time. The inclusion of new material enhances the discussion, making it a valuable resource for those interested in ancient civilizations and their complexities.
Explores the art of ancient Greece and its relationship to the world in which it was produced.
Greek History: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of Ancient Greece from the end of the Bronze Age (c. 1200BC) to the Hellenistic era. With a chapter on each key period of Greece's ancient history, the book covers all of the central topics, approaches and issues including: The invention of politics and the rise of democracy The central role played by the Greek city The insights gleaned from cultural, political, demographic and economic history The possibilities and problems of working with different types of sources Featuring maps, timelines, annotated guides to further reading and chapter summaries, this book is an ideal introduction for all students of Greek history.
Second Edition
The fully revised second edition of this successful volume includes updates on the latest archaeological research in all chapters, and two new essays on Greek and Roman art. It retains its unique, paired essay format, as well as key contributions from leading archaeologists and historians of the classical world. Second edition is updated and revised throughout, showcasing the latest research and fresh theoretical approaches in classical archaeology Includes brand new essays on ancient Greek and Roman art in a modern context Designed to encourage critical thinking about the interpretation of ancient material culture and the role of modern perceptions in shaping the study of art and archaeology Features paired essays - one covering the Greek world, the other, the Roman - to stimulate a dialogue not only between the two ancient cultures, but between scholars from different historiographic and methodological traditions Includes maps, chronologies, diagrams, photographs, and short editorial introductions to each chapter
Poutavá kniha jedinečným způsobem přiblíží čtenáři klasické řecké období let 500 až 323 př. n. l., kdy se zrodilo vše, co považujeme za typické pro antiku. Čtivý text nepředkládá jen suchá fakta a události, naopak, poznáme tehdejší dobu ze všech stránek - dozvíme se, co bylo na počátku v nejstarších mýtických časech, jak fungovala řecká ekonomika, čím žila města, jak se válčilo a proč, jak vypadala dobová politika a řecká demokracie, i čím žil obyčejný člověk, jak se šatil, co jedl, jaké měl nemoci, v čem bydlel, čím trávil volný čas a jaký měl sexuální život. Kromě toho kniha samozřejmě popisuje i dějinné události, které hýbaly tehdejším světem, od válek s Persií až po neuvěřitelně úspěšné tažení Alexandra Makedonského. Vše doplňuje praktická přehledná chronologická tabulka událostí a slovníček důležitých dobových pojmů a historických osobností.