yet another long read: this took me a year to finish — and oh, boy, was it worth it! it's a riveting read through the classical greek world, perfectly illustrating the socio-political nuances of the setting while also not neglecting ease of readability and comprehensibility. highfalutin academic jargon is almost nowhere to be found — and if it is, it's only because there is literally no other way to express the sentiment.

all in all, this is a very precious resource for all those wanting to learn more about classical greek society, both for specialists and non-specialists alike.