The History of Greece

This English translation (1868–1873) made accessible to the Victorian reading public a history by the great German scholar Curtius.

Ernst Curtius (Author), Adolphus William Ward (Translated by)

9781108029865, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 7 July 2011

518 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.9 cm, 0.65 kg

The German archaeologist Ernst Curtius (1814–1896) published his seminal work The History of Greece in 3 volumes between 1857 and 1867. It quickly became a bestseller and was republished in numerous German editions. The work was translated into English by the eminent British historian Adolphus William Ward (1837–1924) who divided it into five volumes, published between 1868 and 1873. Volume 4 covers the period of Spartan supremacy that followed the Peloponnesian War; the restoration of Athens; Greek relations with Persia; the Corinthian war; the rise of Thebes; and the Theban wars. Curtius' History was a pioneering work of nineteenth-century classical scholarship. For many generations it provided an indispensable guide through the highly complex history of ancient Greece, and it continues to inspire researchers today.

Book V. Sparta Supreme in Greece: 1. Athens under the Thirty
2. Athens after her restoration
3. Sparta and Persia
4. The Corinthian war
5. The consequences of the Peace of Antalcidas
Book VI. Thebes the Great Power of Greece: 1. The up-rising of Thebes, and her struggle in self-defence
2. The offensive wars of Thebes
Index.

Subject Areas: Ancient history: to c 500 CE [HBLA]