ABSTRACT

Morley's book offers the first accessible guide for students to show how theories, models and concepts have been applied to ancient history.

Showing readers how they can use theory to interpret historical evidence for themselves, as well as to evaluate the work of others, the book includes a survey of key ideas and theories on a wide range of ancient historical topics including society and economy, the environment, gender and sexuality, and myth and rationality.

Also including a helpful annotated guide to further reading on all the topics covered, students will not want to miss out on this essential guide to the ancient world.

chapter |30 pages

Approaches

The problem of theory

chapter |17 pages

Ancient and Modern

The invention of the ancient economy

chapter |18 pages

The Limits of the Possible

chapter |16 pages

Class and Status

chapter |16 pages

A Sense of Identity

chapter |25 pages

Myth and Reason