The Greek World in the Fourth Century

Download or read book The Greek World in the Fourth Century written by Lawrence A. Tritle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-16 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors in this volume present a systematic survey of the struggles of Athens, Sparta and Thebes to dominate Greece in the fourth century - only to be overwhelmed by the newly emerging Macedonian kingdom of Philip II. Additionally, the situation of Greeks in Sicily, Italy and Asia is portrayed, showing the geographical and political diffusion of the Greeks in a broader historical context. This book will provide the reader with a clearly drawn and vivid picture of the main events and leading personalities in this decisive period of Greek history.