Table of Contents

Preface

Glossary

I The Sources

II Hellenes and Persians in Asia Minor

III The Persian Invasions

IV The Meeting on Delos V. The Confederacy in Action

VI The First Peloponnesian War

VII The Peace of Callias

VIII The Panhellenic Conference

IX A New Imperialism

X From Armistice to Peace

XI The Acme Empire

XII Imperial Administration

XIII Government in Athens

XIV Prelude to War

XV The Great War

XVI Empire: A Verdict

Appendices

1 Chronological Table of Major Events

2 Thucydides' 'Pentekontaetia'

3 The Athenian Calendar

4 Coinage

5 The Members of the Empire

6 The Quota-lists Index of Places Index of People

Promotional Information

In this straightforward but colourful narrative, the only critical study of its kind, Malcolm McGregor explains how democracy was nurtured in Athens and how effective government was achieved.

About the Author

Malcolm McGregor is a professor emeritus of classics at the University of British Columbia.

Reviews

For a scholarly work the style is lively and the chapters brisk and concise. Yet the information is extensive and includes an excellent glossary on Greek terms/offices.
*ECCAARTH*

Teachers in search of a good, elementary and introductory text on this topic will welcome McGregor’s contribution, as will those who have heard about the Athenian Empire and wish to get some orientation about it ... A useful and welcome addition to our bookshelves, and the audience McGregor had in mind has been well served by his efforts.
*Plutarchos*