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Explore the transformative era of Archaic Greece through a unique historical lens. This book by Cambridge University Press examines the major shifts that defined this period, from the rise of the polis and the foundation of Greek settlements across the Mediterranean and Black Sea to the emergence of democracy and the invention of literacy. Rather than providing a standard chronological overview, this work presents a specific argument regarding the social structures of the time. It suggests that the best way to understand these changes is through the application of an eclectic Marxist model of class struggle. Readers will learn how these struggles shaped the composition of Homeric epics, the rise of lyric poetry, and the development of monumental architecture and large scale sculpture. This text is a deep dive into the organization of panhellenic games, festivals, and the rise of tyranny. It offers a perspective on how social conflict drove the evolution of Greek civilization, making it a significant resource for students and historians interested in ancient social dynamics and political development.

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Analyzes the emergence of the polis and the establishment of early Greek democracy.

Examines the foundation of Greek settlements throughout the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.

Provides a unique perspective using an eclectic Marxist model of class struggle to explain social changes.

Covers the development of cultural milestones including Homeric epics and lyric poetry.

Explores the rise of tyranny and the organization of panhellenic games and festivals.

Details the evolution of monumental architecture and large scale sculpture in ancient Greece.

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paperback
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Amazon UK
Release Date
10 May 2018
Listed Since
06 February 2018

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