Companion to the Classical Greek World

This Companion provides scholarly yet accessible new interpretations of Greek history of the Classical period, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 B.C. to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.§Topics covered range from the political and institutional structures of Greek society, to literature, art, economics, society, warfare, geography and the environment§Discusses the problems of interpreting the various sources for the period§Guides the reader towards a broadly-based understanding of the history of the Classical AgeThis Companion provides scholarly yet accessible new interpretations of Greek history of the Classical period, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 BCE to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE.A Companion to the Classical Greek World provides scholarly yet accessible new interpretations of Greek history of the Classical period, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 BCE to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE. It ranges over a wide array of topics, including the environment, economy, society, government, warfare, and religion. It also includes a concise narrative overview of the period, and a thorough treatment of the sources, both written and material.§The volume guides readers towards a broad understanding of the history of the Classical period. It is vital reading for any student of Greek history.