Destruction of cities in the ancient greek world, the: integrating the archaeological and literary evidence
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108818780
Date de publication :
13 févr. 2025
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
701 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The book studies the destruction of cities in the Ancient Greek World by comparing literary and archaeological evidence. It shows that ancient authors often exaggerated the impact of destruction. The book highlights the resilience of ancient populations and focuses on the recovery phase of cities in the long term.