Brill - Boiotia in Ancient Times: History and Topography

Explore the deep history of ancient Greece with Boiotia in Ancient Times by John M. Fossey. This scholarly work presents the results of over 50 years of dedicated research into the topography and history of the Boiotia region. Readers gain a detailed understanding of the early development of the Boiotian League and its coinage, providing a clear view of the political and economic landscape of the era. The text covers significant historical events, including the confrontation with Sparta and the famous battle of Leuktra. Beyond political history, the book examines the cultural life of the region through a discussion of various cults and myths. Specific focus is given to the legends of Artemis, Herakles, and the Horseman Hero. Authored by John M. Fossey, an Emeritus Professor at McGill University and Emeritus Curator of Mediterranean Archaeology at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, this book is a valuable resource for students and historians of ancient Greek archaeology, epigraphy, and prosopography. It offers a comprehensive look at the social and religious structures that defined Boiotia in antiquity.