Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece: A Political, Social, and Cultural History, 4th Edition, is a textbook that surveys ancient Greek civilization from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Era. The volume traces political, social, cultural, and economic developments across the Greek world.

The text balances political history with detailed attention to daily life and cultural practices. Topics include family life, religious customs, legal frameworks, athletics, slavery, and rural society.

To aid student learning, the volume provides excerpts from ancient documents, a historical timeline, an introductory overview, and two sets of color plates illustrating material culture. Accompanying instructor and student resources support the fourth edition.