Outstanding researcher in the field of ancient history, Professor of Oxford University Anthony Andrews presented a vivid picture of the characteristic features of ancient Greek society in the archaic and classical eras, from the 8th to the 4th century BC. e. In an original and accessible form, the author covers the history of various public institutions and social attitudes, many of which were inherited by the modern Western world. Paying great attention to archaeological data, Andrews talks about Greek tribal and clan communities, types of land tenure, colonization and slavery. He also draws attention to the consequences for society of the activities of the courts that nurtured oratory, the change of commanders, the confrontation between Spartan military power and the powerful Athenian fleet, and the influence exerted on society by the ancient Greek religion. The narration is accompanied by maps and photographs. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.