A Companion to the Classical Greek World

by Konrad H. Kinzl (Editor)

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.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[jude · Rating 4 out of 5]

yet another long read: this took me a year to finish — and oh, boy, was it worth it! it's a riveting read through the classical greek world, perfectly illustrating the socio-political nuances of the setting while also not neglecting ease of readability and comprehensibility. highfalutin academic jargon is almost nowhere to be found — and if it is, it's only because there is literally no other way to express the sentiment.

all in all, this is a very precious resource for all those wanting to learn more about classical greek society, both for specialists and non-specialists alike.

[Maya · Rating 4 out of 5]

The essays were very interesting indeed, but what was even more exciting was the list of further reading at the end of each of the essays. These alone are worth getting the book for.

[Rob Marshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent overview of all aspects of the Classical Greek World - extremely useful further reading and bibliography.