Greek History: The Basics is a concise and compelling introduction to the study of Ancient Greece, covering the period from the end of the Bronze Age to rule by Rome.

With a chapter on each crucial period of Greece’s ancient history, the book addresses key topics, approaches, and issues central to Greek history, including:

• The invention of politics and the rise of democracy
• The central role played by the Greek city
• The insights from cultural, political, demographic, and economic history
• The benefits and pitfalls of working with different types of sources

Featuring maps, illustrations, a timeline, and annotated guides to further reading, this book serves as an engaging and authoritative introduction for students of Ancient Greek History.