Archaic Times to the End of the Peloponnesian War [Paperback]

Covers the period which begins with the era of Greek colonization and ends with the close of the Peloponnesian War in 404 B. C.Important historical documents relating events of national significance and records of everyday life are gathered in this collection of primary source material from Greece during the era of Greek colonization, including the Peloponnesian War. The material, much of it translated for the first time, is accompanied by commentary, a glossary, and an index.Important historical documents relating events of national significance and records of everyday life are gathered in this collection of primary source material from Greece during the era of Greek colonization, including the Peloponnesian War. The material, much of it translated for the first time, is accompanied by commentary, a glossary, and an index.The first volume is devoted to the period which begins with the era of Greek colonization and ends with the close of the Peloponnesian War in 404 B. C. Charles Fornara has gathered together material compiled from inscriptions, ancient encyclopedias, scholia, and similar sources. The material, much of it translated by him for the first time, covers not only events of national significance - wars and treaties, the founding of towns and colonies, the dedication of temples - but also presents such records of daily life as ration lists, wine trade regulations, inventories of treasure, drinking songs, and financial records. The documents are accompanied by a brief commentary, which is basically intended to clarify obscurities in the text. An extensive glossary and indexes explain obscure terms of Greek social and governmental structure and permit detailed prosopographical analysis. This 1983 book will be welcomed by students and teachers of ancient history.Preface to the second edition; Volume editor's introduction; Abbreviations; 1. Ancient chronology; 2. The date of Lykourgos of Sparta; 3. The establishment of the Olympic Games; 4. Pheidon of Agros; 5lƒ#