A Companion to the Classical Greek World

by Konrad H. Kinzl (Editor)

This Companion provides scholarly yet accessible newinterpretations of Greek history of the Classical period, from theaftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 B.C. to the death of Alexanderthe Great in 323 B.C.
Topics covered range from the political and institutionalstructures of Greek society, to literature, art, economics, society, warfare, geography and the environment
Discusses the problems of interpreting the various sources forthe period
Guides the reader towards a broadly-based understanding of thehistory of the Classical Age

Genres: History, Nonfiction

640 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[jude · Rating 4 out of 5]

yet another long read: this took me a year to finish — and oh, boy, was it worth it! it's a riveting read through the classical greek world, perfectly illustrating the socio-political nuances of the setting while also not neglecting ease of readability and comprehensibility. highfalutin academic jargon is almost nowhere to be found — and if it is, it's only because there is literally no other way to express the sentiment.

all in all, this is a very precious resource for all those wanting to learn more about classical greek society, both for specialists and non-specialists alike.

[Maya · Rating 4 out of 5]

The essays were very interesting indeed, but what was even more exciting was the list of further reading at the end of each of the essays. These alone are worth getting the book for.

[Rob Marshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent overview of all aspects of the Classical Greek World - extremely useful further reading and bibliography.