History of Greece

by Hermann Bengtson, Edmund F. Bloedow (translator)

s/t: From the Beginnings to the Byzantine Era
This translation of Bengtson's Griechische Geschichte, accessibly written, comprehensively covers Early Bronze to Byzantine eras, displays a mastery of evidence & includes critical citation & assessment of ancient sources & modern research. An ideal textbook for ancient Greek history teachers, it's a scholarly research tool & informative for all readers.
Illustrations
Translator's Preface
Preface to the 1st Edition
Preface to the 2nd Edition
Preface to the 4th Edition
The Early Ages of Greece
Migration & Transition
The Greek Colonisation 800-500
Politics & Society in the Colonisation Period
The Growth of Power
The Persian Wars
Fifty Crucial Years
The Peloponnesian War
The Decline of the Greek Polis
Philip II of Macedonia
Alexander the Great
The Hellenistic Monarchies
Hellenistic Civilization
The Hellenistic States Under Roman Supremacy
The Greeks in the Roman Empire
Sources & Notes
Research 1976-87
Appendix
King Lists
Stemmata
Chronological Table
Abbreviations
Index

Genres: History, Ancient History

817 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1950

Reviews

[Dimitris Papastergiou · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has literally everything that you need to know about ancient Greece, even the notes have notes in this one. I'd say that if you read a good book about ancient Greece history, that has details and not just references, then you're good, you don't need to buy another, but if you're thinking about purchasing a good one that includes pretty much all of the Greek history, then this one's your baby to be!

[Erik Graff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unlike most histories of ancient Greece, this one goes up to the Byzantine period with considerable thoroughness. Strongly recommended as an introductory text for serious students.

[Stavroula P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Πολύ καλό βιβλίο. Περιέχει πλήθος πληροφοριών, ιδιαίτερα σημαντικών, απλά θεωρώ ότι σε μερικά σημεία γίνεται λίγο περίπλοκο και δύσκολο στην κατανόηση χωρίς να υπάρχει λόγος.

[José Ignacio ZG · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deliciosa exposición de la apasionante historia de la Grecia antigua, especialmente en tres de sus momentos clave: las guerras médicas, la guerra del Peloponeso y las conquistas de Alejandro con la subsequente proliferación de estados helenísticos (habitualmente enfrentados entre ellos) tras su muerte. Todo ello en unas 500 páginas escritas generalmente de manera erudita pero amena.

Muy recomendable para iniciarse en la historia de Grecia, como era mi caso.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE best book when it comes to Greek history, accurate, helpful, beautifully written and contains everything.

[Constantine]

Paperback

[Susu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Griechische Geschichte bis in die römische Kaiserzeit. Viele Fakten, etwas trocken, ein wenig altmodisch.