Athens and Sparta: Constructing Greek Political and Social History from 478 BC

Anton Powell

Taylor & Francis, May 3, 2002 - History - 440 pages

Athens and Sparta is an essential handbook to the study of fifth century Greek history and society. It encourages the reader to engage critically with the evidence, presenting a wide selection of ancient source material along with clear analysis and narrative.
This fully revised and updated second edition contains a new appendix on the controversy over the truthfulness of Thucydides, and fresh material on the representation of Athenian women in vase painting.

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A fantastic study companion for anyone getting involved in Classics.

About the author

Anton Powell is a leading author of books on the ancient Greeks for young readers. "Building glistening temples or warring with Sparta was not always 'ancient history.' It was once breaking news--and that is how it is told in THE GREEK NEWS.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Athens and Sparta: Constructing Greek Political and Social History from 478 BC
• Author: Anton Powell
• Edition: 2, revised
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 2002
• ISBN: 0203401638, 9780203401637
• Length: 440 pages
• Subjects: History / Ancient / General