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Potidaea: Its History and Remains
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John A. Alexander's Potidaea: Its History and Remains offers a detailed exploration of the ancient city of Potidaea, uncovering its rich history and the archaeological remnants that tell its story. Situated at the strategic crossroads of the Chalcidice peninsula, Potidaea played a significant role in the political, military, and cultural history of ancient Greece.Alexander traces the city's origins, development, and eventual decline, providing a comprehensive narrative that spans from its founding as a Corinthian colony in the 7th century BCE to its prominence during pivotal events such as the Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War. He examines Potidaea's role in these conflicts, its shifting alliances, and its unique position as both a local power and a subject of larger Greek empires.The book also delves into the city's archaeological legacy, highlighting the remains of fortifications, public buildings, and everyday artifacts that provide a window into the lives of its inhabitants. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Alexander reconstructs the economic, social, and cultural aspects of Potidaea, illustrating how its history reflects broader trends in the ancient Greek world.Richly illustrated and grounded in scholarly analysis, Potidaea: Its History and Remains is an essential resource for historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts of classical antiquity. Alexander's work not only brings this fascinating city back to life but also offers valuable insights into the complexities of ancient Greek civilization.
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Table of contents
- Title page
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- DEDICATION
- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
- PREFACE
- I — LOCATION AND TOPOGRAPHY OF POTIDAEA PRESENT REMAINS
- II — FROM THE FOUNDING OF POTIDAEA TO THE PERSIAN WARS ca. 600-490 B.C.
- III — POTIDAEA DURING THE PERSIAN WARS — 490-479 B.C.
- IV — FROM THE END OF THE PERSIAN WARS TO THE REVOLT FROM ATHENS — 479-432 B.C.
- V — THE COINAGE OF POTIDAEA TO 432 B.C.
- VI — DURING THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR — 432-404 B.C.
- VII — FROM THE END OF THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR TO THE FOUNDING OF CASSANDREIA — 404-316 B.C.
- ABBREVIATIONS
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- ILLUSTRATIONS