Publisher's Synopsis
California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 6 presents an insightful collection of essays, offering readers a deep dive into various facets of classical history, literature, and culture. From ancient Greek philosophy to Roman political influence, this volume brings together scholarly research that sheds new light on pivotal moments and ideas from the classical world.
Notable contributions include Mortimer Chambers' analysis of Aristotle's take on Solon's reform of coinage and weights, Frederick M. Combellack's exploration of three enduring problems in the Odyssey, and Roger A. De Laix's examination of the silver coinage of the Aetolian League. Erich S. Gruen questions the supposed alliance between Rome and Philip V of Macedon, while Phillip Harding delves into the political purpose behind Isokrates' Archidamos and On the Peace. With discussions ranging from Propertius' patriotic emotions to the Roman influences on the victory reliefs of Shapur I of Persia, this volume offers a rich, interdisciplinary approach to classical antiquity.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.
