Author: SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF HELLENIC STUDIES
Title: The Journal of Hellenic Studies. Volume CVII 1987
Description: London: The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, 1987. First Edition. Original Printed Wrappers. With plates. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; * The Peace of Callias by E. Badian - Discusses the historical context and implications of the Peace of Callias. * Tribes, Festivals, and Processions: Civic Ceremonial and Political Manipulation in Archaic Greece by W. R. Connor - Explores the role of civic ceremonies in political contexts in archaic Greece. * Nicagoras of Athens and the Lateran Obelisk by G. Fowden - Analyzes the historical significance of Nicagoras of Athens in relation to the Lateran Obelisk. * The Great Dionysia and Civic Ideology by S. D. Goldhill - Investigates the relationship between the Great Dionysia festival and Athenian civic ideology. * Traditional and Ancient Rural Economy in Mediterranean Europe: Plus Ça Change? By Paul Halstead - Examines the continuities and changes in rural economies in the Mediterranean. * Athenian Sea-Power in 323/2 BC: Dream and Reality by J. S. Morrison - Investigates the reality versus the perception of Athenian naval power post-Alexander the Great. * The Viewing and Obscuring of the Parthenon Frieze by Robin Osborne - Discusses the interpretation and visual challenges of the Parthenon frieze. * The Tragic Wedding by Richard Seaford - Analyzes wedding rituals and their portrayal in classical Greek tragedy. * A Series of Erotic Pursuits: Images and Meanings by Christiane Sourvinou-Inwood - Studies representations of erotic pursuits in ancient Greek art. * The Cypriote Surrender to Persia by Henry Jay Watkin - Reexamines the timeline and implications of Cyprus' submission to Persian rule. ; Quarto; 280 & plates pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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