Essays in Greek history and literature / [by] A. W. Gomme.

Author/creator Gomme, A. W.
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford : B. Blackwell, 1937.
Descriptionviii, 298 pages : 2 folded maps ; 22 cm
Subjects

Contents Introductory.--The topography of Boeotia and the theories of M. Bérard.--Traders and manufacturers in Greece.--The law of citizenship at Athens.--The position of women in Athens in the fifth and fourth centuries B.C.--Thucydides: 'The greatest war in Greek history.' Sphakteria. Mantineia. The speeches.--A forgotten factor in Greek naval strategy.--The end of the city-state.--Menander.--Two letters to the Times: i. The smuggling of antiquities. ii. The return of the Elgin marbles.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 37025786