Re-assesses the phenomenon of Greek 'local history-writing' and its role in creating political and cultural identity in a changing world.

An examination of Herodotus' Histories in the context of the intellectual developments of his time.

This book examines how ancient authors explored ideas of kingship as a political role fundamental to the construction of civic unity, the use of kingship storie

The contributions assembled in this volume study the social function and functioning of notions and ideas about the past held by groups and individuals, with a

The Persian War was one of the most significant events in ancient history. It halted Persia's westward expansion, inspired the Golden Age of Greece, and propell