Ancient Greeks. From the elevation of Athens in the era of Greek-Persian wars

Outstanding researcher in the history of the ancient world, professor
Oxford University Anthony Andrews presented a vivid picture of characteristic
The characteristics of the ancient Greek society in the archaic and classical era,
from VIII and ending with the 4th century BC In the original and affordable
form the author illuminates the history of various public institutions and
social attitudes, many of which inherited the modern Western
World. Paying great attention to archaeological data, Andrews tells about
Greek tribal and tribal communities, types of land ownership, about
Colonization and slavery. He also draws attention to the consequences for
Soci of the activities of ships that nourished the oratory, shift
commanders, confrontations of Spartan military power and powerful
of the Athenian fleet, about the influence of the ancient Greek religion on society.
The narrative is accompanied by cards and photographs