The Greek world, 479-323 BC by Simon Hornblower

The Greek World, 479-323 BC by Simon Hornblower is a history of the Greek world in the classical age, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars to the eve of Alexander's conquests.

The book covers the period in which Athens and Sparta contended for leadership, Greek culture reached its classical height, and the city-state system gave way to larger kingdoms. It sets political and military events alongside the social and cultural life of the Greek world, giving a rounded picture of a formative century and a half.

What readers will explore:

• The Greek world after the Persian Wars
• Athens, Sparta and the struggle for leadership in Greece
• Classical Greek culture, society and politics
• The transformation of the Greek world before Alexander

Who this book is for: Students and general readers interested in classical Greek history and the ancient Mediterranean world.

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