<i>A History of the Archaic Greek World</i> offers a theme-based approach to the development of the Greek world in the years 1200-479 BCE. <ul> <li>A Thematic study of this crucial formative period of Greek history, from the same series as P.J. Rhodes' <i>A History of the Classical Greek World</i>.</li> <li>Takes a critical and analytical look at evidence about the history of the archaic Greek World.</li> <li>Involves the reader in the practice of history by questioning and reevaluating conventional beliefs.</li> <li>Casts new light on traditional themes such as the rise of the city-state, citizen militias, and the origins of egalitarianism.</li> </ul>