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Destruction, Survival, and Recovery in the Ancient Greek World

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 09 September 2021

Sylvian Fachard and

Edward M. Harris

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Sylvian Fachard and

Edward M. Harris

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Sylvian Fachard: Affiliation:
University of Lausanne
Edward M. Harris: Affiliation:
University of Durham

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The editors present the topic, review the historiography, and outline the goals of the present volume, focusing on the high survival rates of cities and economic recovery.

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destruction survival recovery Ancient Greek World

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Information: The Destruction of Cities in the Ancient Greek World
Integrating the Archaeological and Literary Evidence
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Print publication year: 2021

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