The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2

Karl Otfried MüllerProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.8
Word count
943K words
Chapters
95

Tags

English Originals World History Human GeographyUnearthed RelicsHistorical ReappraisalClassical StudiesDorian GreeksAcademic Monograph19th CenturyAncient Greek HistoryEthnic MigrationFolk Customs

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2 by Karl Otfried MüllerAuthor: Müller, Karl Otfried, 1797-1840,Language: English, Class: DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece, Release Date: Sep 28, 2010

Editor's review

This is the second of two volumes of The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race by the German classicist Karl Otfried Müller, an important work of nineteenth-century European classical scholarship. The book is distinguished by its documentary research and analysis of institutions, discussing the history, religion, political institutions, and social customs of the Dorians, and exemplifies the early modern classical approach to the origins of the Greek city-state. As a public-domain e-book, it is better suited as a reference text for the history of scholarship and for source material than as a popular introduction. Reading it requires some foundation in ancient Greek history and training in classical studies; otherwise one easily gets lost in the dense citations and old-fashioned academic language. Its value lies not in offering the latest research conclusions but in showing how nineteenth-century scholars constructed the picture of the Dorians, and it is an indispensable reference for readers studying the history of classical scholarship, Greek ethnic identity, and the city-state system.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the table of contents and introductory chapters first to establish the framework of the volume, then move on to specific institutions and antiquities.
  2. Read alongside Volume 1 or a general history of Greece to avoid misunderstanding the arguments out of context.
  3. Treat the book's conclusions as material for the history of scholarship, noting points that may differ from contemporary research.
  4. If citing it in a paper, check the specific page numbers and edition information, and supplement with modern research for reference.

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Contents

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FAQ

Can I read this book without a foundation in ancient Greek history? Direct reading is not recommended. This is a specialized nineteenth-century classical work that assumes familiarity with the basic outline of Greek history and classical texts, and its arguments rely heavily on citations and old-fashioned academic expression. Readers without a foundation will find it hard going with limited reward; it is best to start with a general introduction to Greek history before attempting it.
Are the book's research conclusions still valid today? The specific conclusions are products of nineteenth-century classical scholarship, and some views have been revised or superseded as archaeology and research methods have advanced. Its contemporary value lies mainly as a reference for the history of scholarship, helping readers understand the evolution of knowledge about the Dorians, rather than as a source of the latest conclusions to cite directly.
Do I need to read Volume 1 before Volume 2? It is advisable to familiarize yourself with the overall framework of Volume 1 first. Volume 2 continues the earlier discussion and often depends on concepts and context from the previous volume when dealing with specific institutions and antiquities. If time is limited, at least skim the table of contents and core arguments of Volume 1 before starting Volume 2; the reading will be more coherent.
Is this a Chinese translation or an English edition? According to the information, this is the English e-book version in the Project Gutenberg collection, with the language marked as English, in the Greek history category. It does not provide a Chinese translation or bilingual text, so readers need the ability to read English academic texts.

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About the author

Karl Otfried Müller Author · German · 1797–1840

Karl Otfried Müller (1797–1840) was a German classical scholar known for his research on Greek mythology, the Dorians, and city-state institutions. He lived only forty-three years, yet left works of lasting influence. Two of his books are held in this collection: the two volumes of The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race. The work examines the historical development, religious customs, and city-state institutions of the Dorian people, placing myths and legends within their concrete social and geographical contexts and combining textual scholarship with institutional analysis. Müller's studies offer an important reference for later understanding of the social structure and political life of the ancient Greek Dorians, and his writings are still cited in classical scholarship. Public information on the details of his life is limited, and no speculation is made here.