The Second Athenian Confederacy (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Marshall, Frederick Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1334048193 ISBN 13 : 9781334048197

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring the rise of the Second Athenian Confederacy and what it reveals about ancient power

This concise introduction explains the principles and history behind Athens’ late-4th-century league. It foregrounds the main ideas, the key players, and how new inscriptional evidence reshapes our understanding of the Confederacy’s formation and goals.

Two short paragraphs frame the scope:

• The author builds on earlier work while highlighting fresh material discovered since the 19th century, aiming for clarity and unity in the narrative.
• It balances careful use of primary sources with caution about biases, offering a coherent view of how the Confederacy emerged, gained members, and endured amid shifting alliances.

What you’ll experience

• An overview of why Athens formed the Confederacy and how it related to broader Greek politics
• Discussion of important figures and events that shaped its early years
• Notes on the sources historians rely on and how new inscriptions inform our timeline
• Clarified connections between military actions, diplomacy, and alliance dynamics

Ideal for readers seeking a compact, well-sourced look at a pivotal period in Greek history and its enduring questions about imperial power and alliance-building.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The scope of the following dissertation is, I hope, adequately explained in the I ntroduction. The subject was one of those set for the Thirlwall Prize of 1905, and it is in accordance with the regulations framed for the prize that the Essay is now published. A word of explanation as to the map may here be given. It is intended to illustrate the extent of the Confederacy at the time of its greatest prosperity. I have marked Thessaly as belonging to the Confederacy, since it is reasonable to believe that it was at the time almost completely under the influence of Jason of Pherae. The probable members are so indicated on the ground that A thens as mistress of the Aegean would hardly fail to absorb its islands into her Confederacy. It remains for me to express my hearty thanks to MrP. Giles of Emmanuel College for his kindness in reading my proof sheets and giving me the benefit of his criticisms. F. H. MARSHALL. London, A ugust, 1905.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1334048193
• ISBN 13: 9781334048197
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 154
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