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The Cambridge Companion to Archaic Greece: An Essential Guide to the Early Civilizations of the Hellenic World

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The Cambridge Companion to Archaic Greece is an essential guide to the early civilizations of the Hellenic world. This comprehensive volume brings together a team of leading scholars to provide a comprehensive overview of the political, social, economic, and cultural developments that shaped the course of Greek history from the eighth to the sixth centuries BC.

The Cambridge Companion to Archaic Greece (Cambridge Companions to the Ancient World)

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The volume is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Polis and its Institutions," examines the emergence of the polis, or city-state, as the dominant form of political organization in Archaic Greece. The second part, "Society and Economy," explores the social and economic structures of Archaic Greece, including the role of the family, the economy, and slavery. The third part, "Culture and Religion," examines the cultural and religious life of Archaic Greece, including the development of literature, art, and music.

The Cambridge Companion to Archaic Greece is an essential resource for anyone interested in the early history of Greece. This comprehensive volume provides a wealth of information on the political, social, economic, and cultural developments that shaped the course of Greek history.

The Polis and its Institutions
Society and Economy
Culture and Religion

Contributors

Robin Osborne
Simon Hornblower
John Boardman
Oswyn Murray
Paul Cartledge
Eva Cantarella
Josiah Ober
Andrewes
John Gould

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"The Cambridge Companion to Archaic Greece is an essential guide to the early civilizations of the Hellenic world. This comprehensive volume brings together a team of leading scholars to provide a comprehensive overview of the political, social, economic, and cultural developments that shaped the course of Greek history from the eighth to the sixth centuries BC." - The Journal of Hellenic Studies

"The Cambridge Companion to Archaic Greece is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of Greece. This comprehensive volume provides a wealth of information on the political, social, economic, and cultural developments that shaped the course of Greek history." - The American Historical Review