California Studies in Classical Antiquity, Volume 7

California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 7 offers a rich and diverse collection of scholarly essays that delve into the history, literature, philosophy, and art of the ancient world. This volume brings together insightful research on pivotal topics, from ancient Greek battles and Roman connections to philosophical thought and poetic structures, offering readers an engaging exploration of classical antiquity.

Key essays include Herbert Abramson's analysis of the Olympieion in Athens and its ties to Rome, J.K. Anderson's strategic examination of the Battle of Sardis in 395 B.C., and Jay Bregman's study of Synesius of Cyrene's early life and philosophical conversion. Readers will also find Stanley M. Burstein's exploration of symbols in Plutarch's Moralia, David Daube's linguistic study on verbs of withdrawal, and Michael S. Goldstein's investigation of Athenian-Persian peace treaties. With essays on topics ranging from the structure of Catullus 68 to observations on ancient marbles, this volume offers a compelling look at the complexities of the classical world.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520365038
• ISBN13: 9780520365032
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 326 Pages