The Ancient Greeks av Matthew Dillon, Lynda Garland

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<P><EM>The Ancient Greeks: History and Culture from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander</EM> offers students a comprehensive introduction to the history and culture of the ancient Greek world for the period c.800-323 BC. It provides critical background to the key historical developments of the time: the Persian Wars, the rise of Athens and its empire in the 5<SUP>th</SUP> century and the subsequent Peloponnesian War, and the emergence of Macedon as a world power under Philip and Alexander. A chapter dedicated to Sparta provides students with crucial understanding of this important but enigmatic kingdom. However, <EM>The Ancient Greeks</EM> moves beyond political history to include social sections on women, religion and slaves, offering extensive coverage of the social and religious environment. </P><P>The book is lavishly illustrated, with over 150 maps, illustrations and photographs, and includes a chronological table and glossary of key terms. With close referencing to <EM>Ancien