Primitive Athens As Described By Thucydides

Originally published in 1906, this book by celebrated Classicist Jane Ellen Harrison (1850-1928) reviews Thucydides' account of Classical Athens in the light of contemporary excavations made in the city. The text is illustrated with photographs and drawings of the archaeological findings, and alternative opinions on the city's ancient structure are also considered. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Athens, Classical archaeology or the history of Classical scholarship.

• • Author: Jane E. Harrison
• • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• • Publication Date: May 22, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 186 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 1107644240
• • ISBN-13: 9781107644243