Thebes A History 1st Edition Nicholas Rockwell by Nicholas Rockwell 9781138658332, 1138658332 instant download after payment.

This book is meant as an introductory survey of the history of the ancient Greek city of Thebes. I have relied primarily on the ancient textual evidence, including inscriptions, but have taken into consideration the material culture as much as possible: there are brief descriptions of the most important authors in the section entitled Ancient Sources. In the notes and bibliography, I have also pointed to some of the most significant discussions in the modern scholarship related to Thebes as a starting point for those interested in pursuing further lines of inquiry. Maps and a Family Tree for Theban myth have also been provided to give additional help in visualizing the geographical and mythological context of ancient Thebes.
I would like to thank Victor Davis Hanson for suggesting I look at Thebes when I first began my foray into ancient Greek history. He has always been very generous with his time in providing incisive feedback and suggestions along the way. I would especially like to thank my former dissertation advisor David Phillips who read the entire manuscript and offered valuable comments throughout: he continues to be a paragon of academic advising and friendship. The readers for Routledge also provided much helpful advice. Any remaining errors, however, remain my sole responsibility. I would also like to thank my former colleagues in the History Department at the University of Denver, especially Ingrid Tague and Susan Schulten. I feel very fortunate to have been part of such a wonderful collection of scholars and people. I would also like to acknowledge the staffs at Penrose Library and the Denver Public Library, who fulfilled all my requests and were always efficient and friendly. I owe a special thanks to Amy Davis-Poynter, Laura Pilsworth, and Elizabeth Thomasson at Routledge for their help and professionalism throughout the writing of the book.