The World of Athens: An Introduction to Classical Athenian Culture

ISBN-13: 9780521698535 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 446 str.

Joint Association of Classical Teachers

Opis

Second edition of the best-selling textbook providing a highly readable and fully illustrated introduction to Classical Athens.

Spis treści

Preface; 1. An outline history of Athens to the death of Alexander the Great; 2. Environment and settlement of Athens and Attikê; 3. Gods and festivals; 4. Human obligations, values and concerns; 5. Athenian society; 6. Athenian democracy and imperialism; 7. Athens at war; 8. The culture of Athens; 9. Postscript: the world of Athens and other worlds.