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A History of the Archaic Greek World: ca. 1200-479 B.C.: C.1200-479 BC (Blackwell History of the Ancient World)

A History of the Archaic Greek World: ca. 1200-479 B.C.: C.1200-479 BC (Blackwell History of the Ancient World)
By Jon Hall

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A History of the Archaic Greek World offers a theme–based approach to the development of the Greek world in the years 1200–479 BCE.

  • A Thematic study of this crucial formative period of Greek history, from the same series as P.J. Rhodes′ A History of the Classical Greek World.
  • Takes a critical and analytical look at evidence about the history of the archaic Greek World.
  • Involves the reader in the practice of history by questioning and reevaluating conventional beliefs.
  • Casts new light on traditional themes such as the rise of the city–state, citizen militias, and the origins of egalitarianism.

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    • Amazon Sales Rank: #131729 in Books
    • Published on: 2006-10-24
    • Original language: English
    • Number of items: 1
    • Binding: Paperback
    • 344 pages

    Editorial Reviews

    Review
    "A trenchant discussion of the most recent issues and scholarship associated with the Archaic Age, based on an impressive command of archaeological data and textual sources. Jonathan Hall′s study paints a vivid picture of the forces that shaped the institutions of Archaic Greece."
    Carol G. Thomas, University of Washington

    “Scholars as well as students of historical practice and specialists in Greek history will find this book indispensable … Highly recommended.”
    Choice

    “Jonathan Hall has written a stimulating new history of Archaic Greece ... The book is very well written, with a very helpful glossary of literary sources and a useful index; it does not pre–suppose any knowledge of the evidence or methods ... Hall explores the general problems that a historian faces in practising history, providing an excellent introduction to the issues ... Fundamentally, Hall’s book stresses the need to rethink the concept of historical change.”
    Bryn Mawr Classical Review

    “Very attractive physical appearance … an extensive bibliography and index. Hall’s style is clear and crisp … .The book is to be recommended.”
    Canadian Journal of History

    From the Back Cover
    A History of the Archaic Greek World provides thematic coverage of the years 1200–479 BCE. By revisiting the evidence from the period, with a critical and analytical eye, Jonathan M. Hall gives the reader the opportunity to investigate at first hand this crucial formative period of Greek history. In doing so, this book casts new light on traditional themes such as the rise of the city–state, citizen militias, and the origins of egalitarianism.

    About the Author
    Jonathan M. Hall is Phyllis Fay Horton Professor in the Humanities, Professor and Chair of Classics and Professor in the Departments of History and the College at the University of Chicago. He has written numerous articles on the political, social, and cultural history of the early Greek world and is the author of Ethnic Identity in Greek Antiquity (1997) and Hellenicity: Between Ethnicity and Culture (2002).

    Customer Reviews

    Refreshing5
    This is an excellent piece of scholarship - the emphasis is not chronological , but thematic, which makes for interesting and refreshing reading. In addition to this, Hall makes use of a good range of archaeological data in his analysis, a resource which is becoming increasingly necessary in ancient history, especially the archaic period.
    In addition to the cogent and well-reasoned analysis that pervades this monograph, Hall attempts to increase the reader's own interest in archaic Greece and challenge his preconceptions.
    Not only is this work easily accessible for those who are initially engaging with the archaic period, the scholarly methodologies and perspectives that it conveys means that it is also extremely useful for the studying the specifics of the period.
    Overall, well worth buying for both the layman and the scholar.