An accessible account of classical Greek history.Extends from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 BC to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC.Covers political and military events, including: the flourishing of democracy in Athens; the Peloponnesian war, which involved the whole Greek world; and the conquests of Alexander the Great.Deals with social, economic and cultural developments as well as political and military events.Combines analysis with narrative.Details the evidence on which the account is based and the considerations which have to be born in mind in using this evidence.Written by P. J. Rhodes, who has been teaching and writing on Greek history for over 40 years.The book’s clarity and directness make it ideal for course use.This book gives an accessible account of classical Greek history, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 BC to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC.The author describes the years which witnessed the flourishing of democracy in Athens; the establishment of the Athenian empire; the Peloponnesian War, which involved the whole Greek world; the development of Macedonian power under Philip II; and the conquests of Alexander the Great.His account combines narrative with analysis, and deals with major social, economic and cultural developments as well as political and military events. Rhodes details the evidence on which his narrative is based, which includes inscriptions, coins and material remains, and outlines the considerations which have to be borne in mind in using this evidence.