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The Athenian Empire /

In the fifth century BC, the Athenian Empire dominated the politics and culture of the Mediterranean world. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the history and significance of the Athenian Empire. It starts by exploring possible answers to the crucial questions of the origins and growth of...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Low, Polly
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2008.
Colección:Edinburgh readings on the ancient world.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • COVER; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Note to the Reader; Abbreviations; Maps; Introduction; General Introduction; 1. The Fifth-Century Athenian Empire: A Balance-Sheet; PART I: Origins, Development and Chronology; Introduction to Part I; 2. Thucydides on the Purpose of the Delian League; 3. The Growth of Athenian Imperialism; 4. Periclean Imperialism; PART II: Controlling the Empire; Introduction to Part II; 5. The Athenian Coinage Decree; 6a. Proxeny and Proxenos in Fifth-Century Athens; 6b. A Note on Athenian Imperialism; 7. Religion and the Athenian Empire.
  • PART III: Costs and BenefitsIntroduction to Part III; 8. The Parthenon, the Treasury of Athena and the Tribute of the Allies; 9. Money Talks: Rhetor, Demos, and the Resources of the Athenian Empire; 10. Archaeology and the Athenian Empire; PART IV: Popularity and Propaganda; Introduction to Part IV; 11. The Character of the Athenian Empire; 12. Thucydides and the Cities of the Athenian Empire; 13. Images and Political Identity: The Case of Athens.