Athens and Sparta: Constructing Greek Political and Social History, from 478 BC [Paperback]

Anton Powell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415262801 | ISBN-13: 978-0415262804 | Publication Date: October 12, 2001 | Edition: 2

Athens and Sparta has established itself as a handbook to the main topics of Greek history in the classical period. It deals not only with the established areas of political history, but also with some of the most important aspects of Greek social history and historical methods to the main topics of Greek history in the classical period. 

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. . . something of a revolution in ancient history textbook-writing.
–The Classical Review

. . . teaches the reader not only what to think about ancient history but how to think about ancient history.
–Barry Strauss, Cornell University

An exciting introduction to Greek history for the new student It is thoroughly to be recommended for its intelligence and openness.
–Annual Bulletin of Historical Literature

A major step forward in the teaching of Greek history.
– Paul Cartledge, University of Cambridge

Fulfils its aim of being accessible to beginners but also taking them beyond the standard outline survey. Professional historians will also find much of interest Powell's perceptive analysis of Spartan life is now the best single-chapter discussion of her social institutions.
– Journal of Hellenic Studies

About the Author

Anton Powell is the Director of Wales Institute of Classics and Ancient History.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (October 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415262801
• ISBN-13: 978-0415262804
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,397,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Spartans were stern,and powerful over any city-state., April 23, 1998

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This review is from: Athens and Sparta: Constructing Greek Political and Social History, from 478 BC (Croom Helm Classical Studies) (Paperback)

At the age of seven Spartan boys were sent to military school.They did reading and writing,but most of the time they were taught about survival,and handeling weapons.Spartan girls were taught how to stay healthy,and stay strong.