A Brief History of Ancient Greece: Politics, Society, and Culture 5th Edition
Author(s): Sarah B. Pomeroy (Author), Stanley M. Burstein (Author), Jennifer Tolbert Roberts (Author), David W. Tandy (Author), Georgia Tsouvala (Author)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: April 8, 2025
Edition: 5th
Language: English
Print length: 496 pages
ISBN-10: 0197783481
ISBN-13: 9780197783481
Book Description
Revised and updated throughout, the fifth edition of A Brief History of Ancient Greece presents the political, social, cultural, and economic history and civilization of ancient Greece in all its complexity and variety. Written by leading authorities on the classical world, this captivating study covers the entire period from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Era, while integrating the most recent research in archaeology, comparative anthropology, and social history.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“The scholarship is topnotch and can be trusted. It has been a standard book for courses on ancient Greece for decades and has every prospect of remaining in that position.” –Andrew T. Alwine, College of Charleston
“I have used this text for years and never regretted the decision. The students comment that it is one of the best textbooks they have ever read.” –Vanessa Gorman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
“This is a well-produced, clearly written resource that is suited to a single course which encompasses all of Greek history. The illustrations are excellent and extremely apposite. The maps are clear and economical with detail.” –Thomas Figueira, Rutgers University
“This is a fantastic textbook. The inclusion of cultural information and maps is particularly useful. The extension through the Hellenistic era is one of its greatest strengths, since many books end with Alexander’s death.” — Christina Villarreal, Lehigh University
About the Author
Sarah B. Pomeroy is Distinguished Professor of Classics and History Emerita at Hunter College and The City University of New York Graduate Center.
Stanley M. Burstein is Professor of History Emeritus at California State University, Los Angeles.
Jennifer Tolbert Roberts is Professor of Classics and History at City College and The City University of New York Graduate Center.
David W. Tandy is Professor of Classics Emeritus at University of Leeds.
Georgia Tsouvala is Professor of History at Illinois State University.