Athens
Welcome to our curated reading list for those seeking to delve into the fascinating history of ancient Athens, the cradle of democracy and philosophy!
Explore the vibrant streets and bustling agora of this iconic city-state through the insightful works of renowned scholars and historians. From the rise of Athenian democracy and the golden age of Pericles to the intellectual ferment of Socrates’ philosophical debates in the shadow of the Parthenon, our selection offers a comprehensive examination of Athenian society, politics, and culture. Delve into the works of Thucydides, Aristophanes, and Xenophon to gain a deeper understanding of Athenian life during the Peloponnesian War and beyond. Whether you’re captivated by the dramatic tragedies of Aeschylus and Sophocles or intrigued by the legal intricacies of the Athenian legal system, our reading list provides a rich tapestry of scholarship to satisfy your curiosity about this iconic city-state. Join us on a journey through the streets of ancient Athens and discover the enduring legacy of one of history’s most influential civilizations.
General
- Hornblower, S. & Greenstock, M.C., The Athenian empire, Harlow, 1984.
- Meiggs, R., The Athenian empire, Oxford, 1972.
- Rhodes, P.J., Athenian democracy, Edinburgh, 2004.
Further Reading
- Cargill, J., The Second Athenian League: empire or free alliance?, London, 1981.
- Cargill, J., Athenian settlements of the fourth century B.C, Leiden, 1995.
- Cawkwell, G.L., ‘The Foundation of the Second Athenian Confederacy’ in The Classical Quarterly 23, 1973, 47-60.
- Cawkwell, G.L., ‘Notes on the Failure of the Second Athenian Confederacy’ in The Journal of Hellenic Studies 101, 1981, 40-55.
- Figueira, T.J., The power of money: coinage and politics in the Athenian Empire, Philadelphia PA, 1998.
- Finley, M.I., ‘The Athenian Empire: a balance sheet’ in Economy and society in ancient Greece, Harmondsworth, 1981, 41-61.
- Giffith, G.T., ‘Athens in the fourth century’ in Imperialism in the ancient world: Cambridge University research seminar in ancient history, Cambridge, 1978.
- Hurwit, J.M., The Athenian Acropolis: history, mythology, and archaeology from the Neolithic era to the present, Cambridge, 1999.
- Kagan, D., The fall of the Athenian Empire, London, 1987.
- McGregor, M.F., The Athenians and their empire, Vancouver, 1987.
- Ober, J., The Athenian revolution: essays on ancient Greek democracy and political theory, Princeton, 1996.
- Perlman, S., Athenian Democracy and the Revival of Imperialistic Expansion at the Beginning of the Fourth Century B.C. in Classical Philology 63, 1968, 257-267.
- Powell, A., Athens and Sparta: constructing Greek political and social history from 478 BC, London, 1988.
- Rhodes, P.J., ‘Who ran democratic Athens?’ in Polis & politics: studies in ancient Greek history : presented to Mogens Herman Hansen on his sixtieth birthday, August 20, 2000, Copenhagen, 2000, 465-477.
- Robertson, N., ‘The true nature of the “Delian League” 478-461 BC‘ in American journal of ancient history 5, New Brunswick NJ, 1986, 64-137.
- Seager, R., Thrasybulus, Conon and Athenian Imperialism, 396-386 B.C. in The Journal of Hellenic Studies 87, 1967, 95-115.
- Stockton, D.L., The classical Athenian democracy, Oxford, 1990.
- Strauss, B.S., Athens after the Peloponnesian War: class, faction and policy 403-386 BC, London, 1986.
