Hellenic Civilization

Written as a guide to both original documents and criticism for the purpose of understanding Greek, and in broader terms, Western civilization. This volume covers the wide breadth of Hellenic history including; early colonization, government and politics, economics, criminal law, religion, and science. It also includes English translations, so students or readers may find the material more accessible. Preface Contents Abbreviations Most Commonly Used I. The Sources of Hellenic History II. The Minoan and Homeric Civilizations III. Colonization (750-479B.C.) IV. Government and Political Conditions V. Economy and Society (750-479 B.C.) VI. General Political Conditions VII. The Confederacy of Delos and the Athenian Empire (478-404 B.C.) VIII. Private and Criminal Law IX. Medical Science X. Aspects of Hellenic Society XI. Religion (479–404 B.C.) XII. Hellenic Interstate Relations (404-337 B.C.) XIII. The State (404-337 B.C.) XIV. Social Conditions (404–337 B.C.) XV. Personal Character, Literary Criticism, and Art (404-337 B.C.) XVI. Administration, Industry, and Education in the Hellenistic Kingdoms (337–30 B.C.) XVII. Politics of the Greek Homeland; The Federal Unions (323-146B.C.) XVIII. Science and Inventions (330-100 B.C.) XIX. Social Conditions (after 337 B.C.) Index