History of Greece: From the Beginnings to the Byzantine Era

This translation of Hermann Bengtson's masterly and compendious Griechische Geschichte is written in an accessible, stimulating style. It is outstandingly comprehensive and covers the period from the Early Bronze Age right through to the Byzantine era, displaying an absolute and highly critical mastery of the evidence and including citation and assessment of all the ancient source, as well as critical citation of all significant modern research.This work is the ideal textbook for teachers of ancient Greek history, an indispensable research tool for scholars, and an enjoyable and informative volume for the general reader.