Sir Moses Finley was an influential classical scholar who fundamentally shifted the understanding of ancient societies. His work was characterized by a profound interest in the social and economic aspects of the ancient world. Finley rejected the application of modern economic theories to the ancient economy, instead emphasizing that status and civic ideology were the dominant driving forces in antiquity. His approach broadened classical studies from philology to a wider cultural, economic, and social context, laying the groundwork for anthropologically oriented research.
An Athenian general of the fifth century B.C. chronicles the disastrous 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta. Thucydides traces the conflict's roots and provides detailed, knowledgeable analyses of battles and the political atmosphere.
Den engelske Cambridge underviser M.I. Finley om "de gamle Grækere"--Kultur, kunst og historie - fra den Arkaiske over den Klassiske til den Hellenske tid under Romerriget.
Focusing on the Greek Dark Ages, this work offers an insightful exploration of the society that inspired the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey." It vividly portrays the lives, morals, and values of the era's people. Renowned for its groundbreaking approach to ancient social history, the study balances scholarly rigor with accessibility, making it essential for both professionals and general readers. This edition, introduced by classicist Bernard Knox, serves as a vital resource for anyone studying Homer and the cultural context of Homeric Greece.
In this study of Greek and Roman history, the author addresses the limitations imposed by the available evidence, stressing the fact that there is much that the modern scholar cannot learn by consulting the ancient sources. With emphasis on the fundamental importance of asking the right questions, he challenges the special status accorded to classical texts and exposes the flaws in the traditional approach to ancient history. He even goes on to suggest alternative methods for re-constructing history.
Dieses Buch gehört ins Reisegepäck jedes Sizilienurlaubers. Seine Autoren erzählen die Geschichte Siziliens und seiner Bevölkerung von den Anfängen bis ins 20. Jahrhundert. Nur wenige Inseln erlangten jemals eine solche, durch die Zeiten fortdauernde Bedeutung. Immer wieder weckte ihr natürlicher Reichtum Begehrlichkeiten in fremden Ländern. Phönizier, Griechen, Römer, Araber, Normannen, Staufer, Aragonesen, Spanier und Neapolitaner kamen als Eroberer. Die Hinterlassenschaften dieser so unterschiedlichen Kulturen sind in vielen Fällen bis auf den heutigen Tag erhalten geblieben und faszinieren in ihrer einzigartigen Schönheit die Besucher.
