Originally published in 1901, this book was intended as a history of the Greeks and an outline of the continuing influence of ancient Greek culture.

The complete history of Greek mathematics, from the origins of arithmetic to the key works of Pythagorus, Euclid, and Archimedes.

Offers profiles of ancient Greek writers, including Homer, Hesiod, Herodotus, Sophocles, Plato, Aristotle, and Plutarch, and traces the development of Greek literature.

Classical Greece and its legacy have long inspired a powerful and passionate fascination. The civilization that bequeathed to later ages drama and democracy, Homer and heroism, myth and Mycenae and the Delphic Oracle and the Olympic Games has, perhaps more than any other, helped shape the intellectual contours of the modern world. P J Rhodes is among the most distinguished historians of antiquity. In this elegant, zesty new survey he explores the archaic (8th - early 5th centuries BCE), classical (5th and 4th centuries BCE) and Hellenistic (late 4th - mid-2nd centuries BCE) periods up to the beginning of Roman hegemony. His scope is that of the people who originated on the Greek mainland and Aegean islands who later migrated to the shores of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and then (following the conquests of Alexander) to the Near East and beyond. Exploring topics such as the epic struggle with Persia; the bitter rivalry of Athens and Sparta; slaves and ethnicity; religion and philosophy; and literature and the visual arts, this authoritative book will attract students and non-specialists in equal measure.

A concise yet comprehensive survey of Greek literature over 12 centuries is provided in this volume. It ranges from Homer's epics to authors from the imperial period and up to Justinian.

In Greek History, someone has said, little that happened mattered much; it was what the Greeks thought that counted. This, broadly speaking, is the truth; and here I have tried to lay the main emphasis on Greek ideas, setting them against the background of historic events. Obviously the best clue to their understanding is to be found in what the Greeks themselves wrote; and, though no English version can be an adequate substitute, I have given in translation whatever passages appear to me most revealing. With these it has been my object to convey effectively the author’s meaning rather than slavishly to reproduce his phraseology; and I have taken, I confess, some liberty with the task, abbreviating by frequent omissions of words, clauses and even whole sentences, occasionally elaborating to bring out the full sense, and above all recasting the original syntactic construction in approximation to our own modern idiom. In the illustrations, similarly, I have here and there allowed myself the licence of reconstruction when details have suffered through accident or age. I have to record with gratitude my great debt to Mrs. Eric James and Mr. W. H. Plommer and Mr. L. F. R. Audemars for valuable criticisms and suggestions. My thanks are also due to Messrs. Methuen, the publishers of my “History of Greece,” for permission to produce this complementary volume. It may be that the reader will be encouraged to further study of the subject; and on certain points—few among many which limits of space have compelled me to summarize or omit—I have ventured to insert a cross-reference.

In 'A Short History of Greek Philosophy' by J. Marshall, readers are taken on an enlightening journey through the birth and evolution of philosophical thought in ancient Greece. Marshall skillfully examines the key philosophical ideas of prominent Greek thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the foundations of Western philosophy. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in philosophy. Marshall's insightful analysis situates Greek philosophy within its historical and cultural context, shedding light on its enduring influence on contemporary thought. By exploring the development of philosophical schools and concepts, Marshall presents a nuanced understanding of the complexities of Greek philosophy. J. Marshall, a renowned philosopher and historian of ideas, brings his expertise to 'A Short History of Greek Philosophy' to offer readers a concise yet thorough exploration of this foundational period in intellectual history. Marshall's scholarly background and engaging writing style make this book a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of philosophy. Whether you are a student of philosophy or simply curious about the origins of Western thought, 'A Short History of Greek Philosophy' is a must-read that will inform and inspire.