Ancient Greece from Homer to Alexander
The Evidence
Joseph Roisman author J C Yardley translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:5th Apr '11
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This sourcebook offers a fresh perspective on Greek history, from Homer to Alexander the Great, through new translations and insightful annotations.
The book Ancient Greece from Homer to Alexander presents a comprehensive exploration of Greek history, incorporating fresh translations of original texts from both Greek and Roman sources. This sourcebook aims to provide readers with an inclusive and integrated perspective, spanning from the epic narratives of Homer to the historical accounts of Alexander the Great. Each translation is accompanied by insightful introductions and annotations that contextualize the material, making it accessible to a wide audience.
In Ancient Greece from Homer to Alexander, the authors focus on a diverse array of literary, artistic, and material evidence from the Homeric, Archaic, and Classical Ages. This breadth of sources allows for a deeper understanding of significant developments and themes throughout the period. By linking political and social history with intellectual achievements, the book offers a holistic view of ancient Greek civilization.
Additionally, the sourcebook includes an up-to-date bibliography of seminal scholarship, ensuring that readers are informed about the latest research in the field. An accompanying website further enhances the learning experience by providing additional evidence, explanations, and links to useful online resources. Overall, Ancient Greece from Homer to Alexander serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Greek history.
"A welcome contribution to introductory studies on Greek history, and aims at presenting not just the historical narration but also the primary sources on which history is based... Whatever their background, all readers will benefit from this study, since Roisman manages to cover thoroughly the main aspects of each period. In addition to the historical narrative the book is supplemented with the basic secondary literature, the primary sources and, clearly one of its strengths, e- sources on the web. Thus, the reader gets a good idea both of the valid scholarly views and of what material exists on the internet to support these views. This work is surely a first step for everyone who wishes to explore Greek history. Finally, what is most helpful and educative is that Roisman's study lets the facts speak for themselves so that readers can form their own opinion about them. It seems that this kind of self-learning is the organising principle of the book. To my knowledge this is the first study of this kind, and I would strongly recommend its translation into other languages so that more students and the general public can benefit from it." (Panagiotis Paraskevas, Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 1 October 2012)
"Headlined 'Historical Sources in Translation', this substantial 642-page annotated sourcebook is just the thing to place in the hands of bright sixth-form students doing the OCR AS/A2 Ancient History paper, or of undergraduates enjoying the proliferating Classical Studies courses at university." (The Anglo-Hellenic Review, Autumn 2011)
ISBN: 9781405127769
Dimensions: 247mm x 191mm x 33mm
Weight: 1470g
688 pages