"Neaira grew up in a Corinthian brothel in the fourth century B.C. and became one of the city-state's priciest courtesans while yet a teenager. In her twenties she served as the sex slave of two former clients and endured an abusive relationship with an unsavory Athenian. Finall…
In providing a close look at aspects of social life in Greece in the 4th century BC, this book tells the story of Neaira, a prostitute who in the 340s was prosecuted for violation of Athenian marriage laws. The submission by her prosecutor has survived to furnish the necessary d…
"Neaira grew up in a Corinthian brothel in the fourth century B.C. and became one of the city-state's priciest courtesans while yet a teenager. In her twenties she served as the sex slave of two former clients and endured an abusive relationship with an unsavory Athenian. Finall…
Athenian generals: military authority in the classical period
by Hamel, Debra
fromMnemosyne
Athenian generals: military authority in the classical period
by Hamel, Debra
fromMnemosyne
Athenian generals: military authority in the classical period
by Hamel, Debra
fromMnemosyne
Athenian generals: military authority in the classical period
by Hamel, Debra
fromMnemosyne
Athenian generals: military authority in the classical period
by Hamel, Debra
fromMnemosyne
This study of the Athenian strategia is concerned with identifying the locus of military authority in the Athenian polis. This volume is important reading for anyone who is interested in ancient military history or the question of sovereignty in Athens.
Preliminary Material -- Introduction -- Deliberation and Preparation for War -- The Aftermath of Combat -- Athens' Generals and their Troops and Subordinate Officers -- Strategoi and the Polemarch -- Authority in the Strategia -- Athens' Strategoi and Allied Commanders -- The De…