Theories, Models and Concepts in Ancient History

Review 'Succinct and stimulating.' - The Journal of Classics Teaching 'Well written.' - Arctos Product Description The first accessible guide for students to show how theories, models and concepts have been applied to ancient history. From the Back Cover 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. Table of Contents Contents: Acknowledgements 1) Approaches 2) Ancient and Modern 3) The Limits of the Possible 4) Class and Status 5) A Sense of Identity 6) Myth and Reason Afterword: Speaking Theory Guide to Further Reading Bibliography Index