| Title | : | Literary Texts and the Greek Historian (Approaching the Ancient World) |
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| ISBN | : | 0415073510 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780415073516 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 348 |
| Publication | : | First published January 3, 2000 |
This original survey explores the ways in which non-historical texts as well as historical ones can be used to construct Greek historical accounts. It examines the fifth century authors Demosthenes, Lysias and Thucydides, as well as Greek tragedy and comedy.
