ABSTRACT

Drawing on case studies and presenting archaeological evidence throughout, Alan Greaves presents a welcome survey of the origins and development of Miletos.

Focusing on the archaic era and exploring a wide range of issues including physical environment, colonizations, the economy, and its role as a centre of philosophy and learning, Greaves examines Miletos from prehistory to its medieval decline.

chapter 2|35 pages

PREHISTORIC AND PROTOHISTORIC MILETOS

chapter 3|57 pages

THE ARCHAIC PERIOD

chapter 4|20 pages

POST-ARCHAIC MILETOS