This book gives an accessible account of classical Greek history,
from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 BC to the death of
Alexander the Great in 323 BC. The author describes the years which
witnessed the flourishing of democracy in Athens; the establishment
of the Athenian empire; the Peloponnesian War, which involved the
whole Greek world; the development of Macedonian power under Philip
II; and the conquests of Alexander the Great. His account combines
narrative with analysis, and deals with major social, economic and
cultural developments as well as political and military events.
Rhodes details the evidence on which his narrative is based, which
includes inscriptions, coins and material remains, and outlines the
considerations, which have to be borne in mind in using this
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