甲骨文丛书: 创造者、征服者和公民: 一部古希腊通史

Ancient Greece, a brilliant pearl in the history of human civilization, shone brightly in philosophy, political systems, art, culture, science, and technology. The complete story of the ancient Greeks spans from their appearance in the Mediterranean region around 750 BCE to the Roman conquest of the last Greco-Macedonian kingdom in 30 BCE. Famous figures who shaped ancient Greek history emerge one after another, from Lycurgus, Solon, and Pericles to Alexander, the Diadochi, and Cleopatra, along with countless creators, conquerors, and citizens.
British classicist Robin Waterfield, setting aside the usual preference for the classical era, strives to tell the history of the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods in a balanced way. Integrating the latest academic achievements in classical studies and archaeology, this book also offers fascinating insights into Greek law, religion, philosophy, drama, and the roles played by women and slaves in ancient Greek society. Most importantly, this book comprehensively presents a long-standing paradox in ancient Greek history: political fragmentation and underlying cultural unity.