A Companion to Archaic Greece 1st Edition by Kurt A. Raaflaub (PDF)

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A systematic survey of archaic Greek society and culture which introduces the reader to a wide range of new approaches to the period. The first comprehensive and accessible survey of developments in the study of archaic GreecePlaces Greek society of c.750-480 BCE in its chronological and geographical contextGives equal emphasis to established topics such as tyranny and political reform and newer subjects like gender and ethnicityCombines accounts of historical developments with regional surveys of archaeological evidence and in-depth treatments of selected themesExplores the impact of Eastern and other non-Greek cultures in the development of GreeceUses archaeological and literary evidence to reconstruct broad patterns of social and cultural development

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Editorial Reviews: Review “For those interested in Classical Greece, this volume is an essential.” (Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin, 11 December 2013)”This is a varied, wide-ranging, stimulating and exciting volume which should open the way to even further investigations of archaic Greece.” Bryn Mawr Classical Review, February 2011“Offers an unprecedented range and depth of perspectives and material, much of which has been otherwise unavailable in English.” Ancient West and East From the Inside Flap Recent years have seen powerful developments in the study of archaic Greece, with the emergence of new areas of interest, new ways of thinking about old problems, radical new approaches to the sources, and new evidence. A Companion to Archaic Greece brings together the strands of these developments in a comprehensive survey of one of the most influential periods in Greek history.The archaic age, c.750-480 BCE, witnessed the rise of cities and states, of social and economic structures, political, religious and military institutions and ideas, and cultural expressions which we see today as typically Greek. No less fascinating are the lesser-known institutions and ideas which were characteristically archaic and did not survive into the classical period.In 31 chapters, this Companion systematically covers the literary and archaeological evidence for all regions of the Greek world and all aspects of archaic Greek society and culture, including their Mediterranean context and the impact of non-Greek cultures on their development. It will be a welcome introduction for undergraduate students and an invaluable reference tool for the professional historian. From the Back Cover Recent years have seen powerful developments in the study of archaic Greece, with the emergence of new areas of interest, new ways of thinking about old problems, radical new approaches to the sources, and new evidence. A Companion to Archaic Greece brings together the strands of these developments in a comprehensive survey of one of the most influential periods in Greek history.The archaic age, c.750-480 BCE, witnessed the rise of cities and states, of social and economic structures, political, religious and military institutions and ideas, and cultural expressions which we see today as typically Greek. No less fascinating are the lesser-known institutions and ideas which were characteristically archaic and did not survive into the classical period.In 31 chapters, this Companion systematically covers the literary and archaeological evidence for all regions of the Greek world and all aspects of archaic Greek society and culture, including their Mediterranean context and the impact of non-Greek cultures on their development. It will be a welcome introduction for undergraduate students and an invaluable reference tool for the professional historian. About the Author Kurt A. Raaflaub is David Herlihy University Professor and Professor of Classics and History, Royce Family Professor in Teaching Excellence (2005-8) and Director of the Program in Ancient Studies at Brown University. His recent publications include The Discovery of Freedom in Ancient Greece (2004), Social Struggles in Archaic Rome (Blackwell, 2005) and War and Peace in the Ancient World (Blackwell, 2006).Hans van Wees is Professor of Ancient History at University College London. His publications include Status Warriors: War, Violence and Society in Homer and History (1992) and Greek Warfare: Myths and Realities (2004), and he has co-edited four volumes on archaic Greece, war and violence, and Herodotus. Read more

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⭐Another excellent book in the “Companion series” from Blackwell. Aside from the high price (still far lower than the hardback version ), this multi-authored work that focuses on the beginnings and flowering of the so-called “Archaic Period” of Greek civilization is well worth it. Anyone interested in the culture of Ancient Greece, whether it be scholar or layman, is well advised to own a copy of this book or consult it as needed. There is such a variety of material that one can pick and choose what one wishes to read, leaving out the more esoteric and difficult sections. I especially enjoyed the introductory material which gives us a more appropriate approach to the subject matter at hand. Let us not forget that the term “Archaic” is a modern one and, as applied to Ancient Greece, should be viewed from the definitional standpoint of “beginnings” or “formative phase” and absolutely NOT thought of as “antiquated” or “outmoded”. Terminology is a convenience, not an absolute. Unfortunately, the word “Archaic” all too often suffers by comparison to the word “Classical”. This definitely should not be the case when approaching the civilization of Ancient Greece when examining its “foundations”. This book is a virtual compendium of every aspect of Archaic Greek culture. Divided into four major Parts containing 31 sub-divisions, A Companion to Archaic Greece contains focused essays on whole centuries, particular places, significant individuals, interaction between Greeks and other peoples, gender, literacy, intellectual achievement, warfare, economic matters, art & architecture, the “Dark Age”, and so on, and so forth.There is a veritable smorgasbord of topics to consider, within the framework of a 750 page book replete with extensive notes, bibliography, and index.

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⭐These are excellent books with good information. Pairs well with other Blackwell Companion books on my bookshelf. I recommend this book.

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