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Greek Mythology and Religion

Thebes

The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece

by Paul Cartledge

A history of Thebes from its mythical founding by Cadmus to its destruction by Alexander the Great. Cartledge sets the city's legends beside its archaeology and political history.

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