The early black-figured pottery of Attika in context (c. 630-570 BCE) /
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Setting as a starting point the introduction of the black-figure technique in Attic workshops at around 630 BCE, this book attempts a contextual analysis of Attic pottery until late in the first quarter of the sixth century BCE. The shapes and their functions, as well as the iconographic themes are explored through this perspective. This offers an interesting insight into funerary, cultic and profane activities in Athens and the Attic countryside, which is completed by an extensive study of the trade and distribution of Attic vases during this period. The result is a complete overview of early black-figure Attic production, enabling an afresh archaeological approach to late seventh-and early sixth-century Attic society.
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1 online resource. :
Includes bibliographical references (p. [xii]-xxxix) and indexes. :
9789004192317 :
0169-8850 ; :
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Fortress Attica : defense of the Athenian land frontier, 404-322 B.C. /
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This book analyzes the defense policy of Athens in the period after the Peloponnesian War. In order to counter new offensive strategies and to protect vital local sources of revenue, the Athenians instituted a system of territorial defense, based on massive frontier fortresses and a sophisticated signal network. Individual chapters treat Athens' postwar economic situations, the development of Greek military science, the rise of a defensive mentality among the Athenian citizens, theorectical literature on defense, and Athens' military establishment. A major section is devoted to detailed descriptions of the land routes into Attica and of all ancient fortresses, towers, and military highways in the frontier zones. Concluding chapters demonstrate how the defense system worked in practic.
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Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Michigan, 1980. :
1 online resource (x, 243 pages, [4] pages of plates) : illustrations, maps. :
Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-231) and index. :
9789004328198 :
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