"It is a worthy (chronologically) first volume of the OHAGW - the many perspectives of the series' authors on the Archaic Greek world may well turn out to be as manifold as their objects of study." -- Maximilian Rönnberg, Bryn Mawr Classical Review "Very welcome. It is a book crammed with interesting ideas and a stimulating read even for those already very familiar with Archaic Athens and Attica. It is a worthy (chronologically) first volume of the OHAGW-the many perspectives of the series' authors on the Archaic Greek world may well turn out to be as manifold as their objects of study." -- Bryn Mawr Classical Review"The archaic period, stretching from the eighth century to the early fifth century BCE.has not been the subject of as much in-depth scholarship as the classical era. The new Oxford History of the Archaic Greek World does much to correct this imbalance in both breadth and depth, offering a multivolume study by leading experts covering the period. Osborne (Univ.

of Cambridge, UK) adroitly fills a gaping hole in ancient scholarship, blending multiple disciplines to explore this foundational period and lingering over rich archaeological sources like pottery. This text offers a fascinating glimpse into domestic and international politics. The economic history presented here is also a particularly valuable and important scholarly achievement. Highly recommended." -- CHOICE "It is a volume worth consulting and should become mandatory reading for all graduate students preparing to take comprehensive examinations or anyone wishing to brush up on their knowledge of archaic Athens. Indeed, O.'s exploration of Athens and Attica has set a high standard for future volumes in the series." -- Jessica Paga, Classical Review.