Greek History: The Basics is a concise and compelling introduction to the study of Ancient Greece from the end of the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic era. With a chapter on each key period of Greece s ancient history, the book covers the central topics, approaches and issues at the heart of Greek History, including: The invention of politics and the rise of democracy The central role played by the Greek city The insights gleaned from cultural, political, demographic and economic history The possibilities and problems of working with different types of sources. Featuring maps, illustrations, a timeline and annotated guides to further reading, this book is an engaging and authoritative introduction for students of Ancient Greek History.".