Classical Greece 500-323 BC [Paperback]

Classical Greeceprovides an analysis of the physical setting of and the archaic legacy to the classical city, its economy, its civic and religious institutions, the waging of war between cities, the occurrence and ancient analysis of conflict within the city, and the private life of the citizen, finishing with history through the fifth and fourth centuries. Robin Osborne presents us with a concise, comprehensive, and authoritative book that will be enjoyed by classics and history students; students taking courses in classical Greek literature, philosophy, art, and archaeology; academics; and general readers alike.

List of Illustrations
List of Contributors
Glossary
List of Ancient Authors mentioned
1. The Creation of Classical Greece,Robin Osborne
2. The Economy,Paul Millett
3. The Classical City,Rosalind Thomas
4. The City at War,Hans van Wees
5. Political conflicts, political debates, and political thought,Josiah Ober
6. Private Life,James Davidson
7. The Fifth Century: Political and Military Narrative,Lisa Kallet
8. The Fourth Century: Political and Military Narrative,Robin Osborne
Conclusion,Robin Osborne
Further Reading
Chronology
Maps
Index

Robin Osborne is a Professor of Ancient History in the University of oxford and Fellow of Corpus Christi College. He is the author ofDemos: The Discovery of Classical Attika91985),Classical Landscape with Figures: The Ancient Greek City and its Countryside(1987),Greece in the making 1200-479BC(1996), andArchaic and Classical Greek Art(1998).