Andrew Erskine is head of Classics at University of Edinburgh. He has held an Alexander von Humboldt fellowship at the University of Munich. His publications include A Companion to the Hellenistic World (Blackwell, 2003), Troy between Greece and Rome: Local Tradition and Imperial Power (2001), and The Hellenistic Stoa: Political Thought and Action (1990).

This Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to key topics in the study of ancient history.
* Examines the forms of evidence, problems, approaches, and major themes in the study of ancient history
* Comprises more than 40 essays, written by leading international scholars
* Moves beyond the primary focus on Greece and Rome with coverage of the various cultures within the ancient Mediterranean
* Draws on the latest research in the field
* Provides an essential resource for any student of ancient history

List of Figures
List of Maps
Notes on Contributors
Preface
Abbreviations, Reference Works
Abbreviations and Glossary, Ancient Authors
Timeline
Part I: Evidence
Part II: Problems and Approaches
Part III: People and Places
Part IV: Encountering the Divine
Part V: Living and Dying
Part VI: Economy
Part VII: Politics and Power
Part VIII: Repercussions
Bibliography
Index