History of Greece, Volume 10 (of 12)

Name: History of Greece, Volume 10 (of 12)
Author: George Grote

By George Grote

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The volume continues late Greek history by analyzing the Peace of Antalkidas as a Persian-mediated settlement that curtailed Greek autonomy and revealed Sparta’s readiness to solicit and enforce foreign authority. It traces the political consequences across several city-states, the suppression of pan-Hellenic institutions, and a recurring pattern of reliance on external support. Attention then shifts to the distinct stream of Sicilian and Italian Greek affairs, developing the careers of a leading Sicilian ruler, his successor, and a later reformer who had philosophical connections, and closes partway through that ruler’s reign with further chapters reserved for the next volume.

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George Grote

George Grote was a prominent British historian and philosopher, best known for his extensive work on ancient Greece. His most notable contribution is the twelve-volume "History of Greece," which provides a detailed account of Greek history from its earliest days to the end of the classical period. Grote's scholarship is characterized by its critical approach and emphasis on the importance of democracy in ancient Greek society. In addition to his historical writings, he also authored a significant work on Aristotle, reflecting his deep engagement with classical philosophy. His works remain influential in the fields of history and philosophy, contributing to the understanding of ancient civilizations.