A History of the Classical Greek World, 478 - 323 BC (Blackwell History of the Ancient World)

This book gives an accessible account of classical Greek history, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 bc to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 bc. Covers political and military events, including: the flourishing of democracy in Athens; the Peloponnesian war, which involved the whole Greek world; and the conquests of Alexander the Great. Deals with social, economic and cultural developments as well as political and military events. Combines analysis with narrative. Details the evidence on which the account is based and the considerations which have to be born in mind in using this evidence. Written by P. J. Rhodes, who has been teaching and writing on Greek history for over 40 years. The bookвЂTMs clarity and directness make it ideal for course use. cover.jpg......Page 1 dec_History_of_the_Classical_Gr.PDF......Page 2 Contents......Page 6 List of Illustrations......Page 8 List of Figures......Page 9 List of Maps......Page 10 Preface......Page 11 Note on References......Page 12 1 Introduction......Page 16 2 The Formation of the Delian League......Page 29 3 The Peloponnese in the Early Fifth Century......Page 37 4 Athens After the Persian Wars......Page 46 5 The Athenian Empire in the Mid Fifth Century......Page 56 6 Periclean Athens......Page 69 7 The Greeks in the West: The Rise of Syracuse......Page 86 8 The Peloponnesian War: Origins......Page 96 9 The Peloponnesian War: Resources and Strategies......Page 105 10 The Peloponnesian War: 431–421......Page 116 11 The Athens of Cleon......Page 131 12 The Peloponnesian War: 421–413......Page 139 13 The Peloponnesian War: 413–404......Page 157 14 Athens in the Late Fifth Century......Page 170 15 The Athenian Empire: Retrospect......Page 187 16 Introduction to the Fourth Century: The Common Peace......Page 204 17 Sparta’s Imperialism and Collapse......Page 219 Appendix: Persia and its Rebels......Page 236 18 The Second Athenian League......Page 241 19 Thebes and Northern Greece......Page 259 20 Athens After the Peloponnesian War......Page 272 21 The Western Greeks from Dionysius I to Timoleon......Page 288 22 Philip II of Macedon......Page 309 Appendix: Persia and the Greeks in the Reign of Artaxerxes III......Page 338 23 Demosthenic Athens......Page 343 Appendix: Sparta......Page 359 24 Alexander the Great: Sources and Outline......Page 362 25 Alexander the Great:Topics......Page 374 26 Epilogue......Page 399 Bibliography......Page 403 Index......Page 411 This Book Gives An Accessible Account Of Classical Greek History, From The Aftermath Of The Persian Wars In 478 B.c. To The Death Of Alexander The Great In 323 B.c. The Author Describes The Years Which Witnessed The Flourishing Of Democracy In Athens; The Establishment Of The Athenian Empire; The Peloponnesian War, Which Involved The Whole Greek World; The Development Of Macedonian Power Under Philip Ii; And The Conquests Of Alexander The Great.--jacket. The Formation Of The Delian League. -- The Peloponnese In The Early Fifth Century. -- Athens After The Persian Wars. -- The Athenian Empire In The Mid Fifth Century. -- Periclean Athens. -- The Greeks In The West: The Rise Of Syracuse. -- The Peloponnesian War: Origins. -- The Peloponnesian War: Resources And Strategies. -- The Peloponnesian War: 431-421. -- The Athens Of Cleon. -- The Peloponnesian War: 421-413. -- The Peloponnesian War: 413-404. -- Athens In The Late Fifth Century. -- The Athenian Empire: Retrospect. -- Introduction To The Fourth Century: The Common Peace. -- Sparta's Imperialism And Collapse. -- Appendix: Persia And Its Rebels. -- The Second Athenian League. -- Thebes And Northern Greece. -- Athens After The Peloponnesian War. -- The Western Greeks From Dionysius I To Timoleon. -- Philip Ii Of Macedon. -- Appendix: Persia And The Greeks In The Reign Of Artaxerxes Iii. -- Demosthenic Athens. -- Appendix: Sparta. -- Alexander The Great: Sources And Outline. -- Alexander The Great: Topics. P.j. Rhodes. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [388]-395) And Index.

This book gives an accessible account of classical Greek history, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 BC to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC.

The author describes the years which witnessed the flourishing of democracy in Athens; the establishment of the Athenian empire; the Peloponnesian War, which involved the whole Greek world; the development of Macedonian power under Philip II; and the conquests of Alexander the Great.

His account combines narrative with analysis, and deals with major social, economic and cultural developments as well as political and military events. Rhodes details the evidence on which his narrative is based, which includes inscriptions, coins and material remains, and outlines the considerations which have to be borne in mind in using this evidence.

Two large peninsulas project into the Mediterranean from Europe: Italy, dividing the whole into a western half and an eastern half, and Greece, subdividing the eastern half.