Primitive Athens As Described By Thucydides

Originally published in 1906, this book by celebrated Classicist Jane Ellen Harrison reviews Thucydides' account of Classical Athens.

List of contents

Introductory; 1. The ancient city, its character and limits; 2. The sanctuaries in the citadel; 3. The sanctuaries outside the citadel; 4. The spring Kallirrhoë-Enneakrounos 'near' the citadel; Conclusion; Critical note; Bibliography; General index; Index of classical authors.

Summary

Originally published in 1906, this book by celebrated Classicist Jane Ellen Harrison reviews Thucydides' account of Classical Athens in the light of contemporary excavations made in the city. The text is illustrated with photographs and drawings of the archaeological findings, and alternative opinions on the city's ancient structure are also considered.

Product details

• Authors: Jane Ellen Harrison
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.05.2014
• EAN: 9781107644243
• ISBN: 978-1-107-64424-3
• No. of pages: 186
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity