The Ancient Greeks

The Ancient Greeks: History and Culture from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander offers students a comprehensive introduction to the history and culture of the ancient Greek world 800-323 BC, moving beyond political history to include social sections on women, religion and slaves. Including illustrations, maps, a chronological table and close referencing to Ancient Greece: Social and Historical Documents from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander, this book will provide support for courses in ancient Greek history and civilization.

Matthew Dillon is Associate Professor of Ancient History, School of Humanities, University of New England, Australia. His main research interests are ancient Greek history and religion. Lynda Garland is a Professor and Head of the School of Humanities, The University of New England, Australia. Her main research interests are in the areas of ancient history and Byzantine Studies.

1. The polis: the Greek city-state 2. Colonisation 3. Religion in the Greek world 4. Women, sexuality, and the family 5. Labour: slaves, serfs and citizens 6. Sparta 7. Tyrants and tyranny 8. The law-givers of Athens: Drakon and Solon 9. Peisistratos and his sons 10. Kleisthenes the reformer 11. The Persian Wars 12. The Delian League and the Pentekontaetia 13. The Peloponnesian War and its aftermath 14. The rise of Macedon 15. Alexander 'the Great' of Macedon, 336-323 BC