Interstate Relations in Classical Greece

Morality and Power

Polly Low author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:3rd Dec '09

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This book explores the assumptions and principles determining the conduct and representation of interstate politics.

This book explores the assumptions and principles which determined the conduct and representation of interstate politics in Greece during the fifth and fourth centuries BC. A wide range of ancient evidence is employed, both epigraphic and literary, as well as some contemporary theoretical approaches to international politics.In this book Dr Low explores the assumptions and principles which determined the conduct and representation of interstate politics in Greece during the fifth and fourth centuries BC. She employs a wide range of ancient evidence, both epigraphic and literary, as well as some contemporary theoretical approaches from the field of International Relations. Taking a thematic rather than a chronological approach, she addresses topics such as the nature of interstate society in the Greek world; the sources, scope and enforcement of 'international law'; the nature of interstate ethics and morality; interventionism and imperialism; and the question of change and stability. She argues that classical Greece's reputation for unrestrained and unsophisticated diplomacy is undeserved, and shows that relations between Greek city-states were shaped by and judged according to a complex network of customs, beliefs and expectations which pervaded all areas of interstate behaviour.

Review of the hardback: 'Polly Low's theoretically-informed study of interstate relations in ancient Greece is … a welcome addition to an emerging dialogue between ancient historians and political scientists.' Scholia Reviews

ISBN: 9780521124287

Dimensions: 216mm x 140mm x 18mm

Weight: 410g

324 pages