Polis: A New History of the Ancient Greek City-State from the Early Iron Age to the End of Antiquity - by John Ma

John Ma’s Polis: A New History of the Ancient Greek City-State provides a comprehensive reevaluation of the Greek city-state, or polis, and its importance in shaping ancient Greek civilization. Rather than focusing on the traditional narrative of Athens and Sparta, Ma emphasizes the diversity of city-states and the complexities of Greek political, social, and cultural life.