Overview

The narrow neck of Corinthian territory that joins the Peloponnese with the Greek mainland was central to the fortunes of the city of Corinth and the history of Greece in the Roman era. This situated Corinth well for monitoring land traffic both north and south, as between Athens and Sparta, and also sideways across the Isthmus, between the Gulf of Corinth to the west and the Aegean Sea to the east. David Pettegrew’s new book investigates the Isthmus of Corinth from the Romans’ initial presence in Greece during the Hellenistic era to the epic transformations of the Empire in late antiquity. A new interpretation of the extensive literary evidence outlines how the Isthmus became the most famous land bridge of the ancient world, central to maritime interests of Corinth, and a medium for Rome’s conquest, annexation, and administration in the Greek east. A fresh synthesis of archaeological evidence and the results of a recent intensive survey on the Isthmus describe the physical development of fortifications, settlements, harbors, roads, and sanctuaries in the region. The author includes chapters on the classical background of the concept isthmos, the sacking of Corinth and the defeat of the Achaean League, colonization in the Late Roman Republic, the Emperor Nero’s canal project and its failure, and the shifting growth of the Roman settlement in the territory.

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...The diachronic perspective highlights regional fluctuations in a useful way. --Ancient History Bulletin-- (01/09/2017) An essential read for archaeologists, historians, (historical) geographers and students alike, as the rich body of references provides a proper introduction on the archaeology of Corinth and its close region. --Journal of Greek Archaeology-- (12/06/2017) Pettegrew has presented a very welcome study, one of the strengths of which is that the author looks at archaeological and literary testimonies as well as evaluating them in a contextual and well-balanced manner. His argumentation is as convincing as it is compelling. --Bryn Mawr Classical Review -- (07/26/2017) It is a rich work with much to reward the reader...the book will be of interest to anyone working on economic and social history, the intersection of text and material culture, or the history of archaeology. --American Journal of Archaeology-- (06/28/2017) This authoritative study sets new standards for methodological approaches for the analysis of geographically-specific regions. --Classical Review -- (04/24/2017) In this beautifully written and well-illustrated new book, David Pettegrew takes aim at what he terms the modern, 'timeless' view of the territory surrounding the isthmus of Corinth as a region whose significance was dictated by its connective geography and was therefore unchanging over time. --Journal of Historical Geography-- (03/23/2017) ]Has both the depth and scholarship that would make it invaluable to undergraduate and postgraduate alike. The general interested reader could also find much to engage with.] --Classics for All -- (01/07/2017) ]The author, who focuses on the Roman period, skillfully compares aerial photographs and archaeological reports to the ancient sources...Highly recommended.] --Choice Reviews -- (01/05/2017)

This authoritative study sets new standards for methodological approaches for the analysis of geographically-specific regions. --Classical Review --REBECCA SWEETMAN Classical Review (4/24/2017 12:00:00 AM) It is a rich work with much to reward the reader...the book will be of interest to anyone working on economic and social history, the intersection of text and material culture, or the history of archaeology. --American Journal of Archaeology--Daniel Stewart American Journal of Archaology (6/28/2017 12:00:00 AM) In this beautifully written and well-illustrated new book, David Pettegrew takes aim at what he terms the modern, 'timeless' view of the territory surrounding the isthmus of Corinth as a region whose significance was dictated by its connective geography and was therefore unchanging over time. --Journal of Historical Geography--Jeannette Marchand Journal of Historical Geography (3/23/2017 12:00:00 AM) ...The diachronic perspective highlights regional fluctuations in a useful way. --Ancient History Bulletin--Kathleen Slane Ancient History Bulletin (1/9/2017 12:00:00 AM) The author, who focuses on the Roman period, skillfully compares aerial photographs and archaeological reports to the ancient sources...Highly recommended. --Choice Reviews --AJ Papalas Choice Reviews (1/5/2017 12:00:00 AM) Has both the depth and scholarship that would make it invaluable to undergraduate and postgraduate alike. The general interested reader could also find much to engage with. --Classics for All --Cath Milnes Classics for All (1/7/2017 12:00:00 AM) Pettegrew has presented a very welcome study, one of the strengths of which is that the author looks at archaeological and literary testimonies as well as evaluating them in a contextual and well-balanced manner. His argumentation is as convincing as it is compelling. --Bryn Mawr Classical Review --Michael Kleu Bryn Mawr Classical Review (7/26/2017 12:00:00 AM) An essential read for archaeologists, historians, (historical) geographers and students alike, as the rich body of references provides a proper introduction on the archaeology of Corinth and its close region. --Journal of Greek Archaeology-- Journal of Greek Archaeology (12/6/2017 12:00:00 AM)

"""An essential read for archaeologists, historians, (historical) geographers and students alike, as the rich body of references provides a proper introduction on the archaeology of Corinth and its close region."" --Journal of Greek Archaeology-- ""Journal of Greek Archaeology"" (12/6/2017 12:00:00 AM) ""Pettegrew has presented a very welcome study, one of the strengths of which is that the author looks at archaeological and literary testimonies as well as evaluating them in a contextual and well-balanced manner. His argumentation is as convincing as it is compelling."" --Bryn Mawr Classical Review --Michael Kleu ""Bryn Mawr Classical Review"" (7/26/2017 12:00:00 AM) ¨Has both the depth and scholarship that would make it invaluable to undergraduate and postgraduate alike. The general interested reader could also find much to engage with.¨ --Classics for All --Cath Milnes ""Classics for All"" (1/7/2017 12:00:00 AM) ¨The author, who focuses on the Roman period, skillfully compares aerial photographs and archaeological reports to the ancient sources...Highly recommended.¨ --Choice Reviews --AJ Papalas ""Choice Reviews"" (1/5/2017 12:00:00 AM) ""...The diachronic perspective highlights regional fluctuations in a useful way."" --Ancient History Bulletin--Kathleen Slane ""Ancient History Bulletin"" (1/9/2017 12:00:00 AM) ""In this beautifully written and well-illustrated new book, David Pettegrew takes aim at what he terms the modern, 'timeless' view of the territory surrounding the isthmus of Corinth as a region whose significance was dictated by its connective geography and was therefore unchanging over time."" --Journal of Historical Geography--Jeannette Marchand ""Journal of Historical Geography"" (3/23/2017 12:00:00 AM) ""It is a rich work with much to reward the reader...the book will be of interest to anyone working on economic and social history, the intersection of text and material culture, or the history of archaeology."" --American Journal of Archaeology--Daniel Stewart ""American Journal of Archaology"" (6/28/2017 12:00:00 AM) ""This authoritative study sets new standards for methodological approaches for the analysis of geographically-specific regions."" --Classical Review --REBECCA SWEETMAN ""Classical Review"" (4/24/2017 12:00:00 AM)"

This authoritative study sets new standards for methodological approaches for the analysis of geographically-specific regions. --Classical Review --REBECCA SWEETMAN Classical Review (4/24/2017 12:00:00 AM) It is a rich work with much to reward the reader...the book will be of interest to anyone working on economic and social history, the intersection of text and material culture, or the history of archaeology. --American Journal of Archaeology--Daniel Stewart American Journal of Archaology (6/28/2017 12:00:00 AM) In this beautifully written and well-illustrated new book, David Pettegrew takes aim at what he terms the modern, 'timeless' view of the territory surrounding the isthmus of Corinth as a region whose significance was dictated by its connective geography and was therefore unchanging over time. --Journal of Historical Geography--Jeannette Marchand Journal of Historical Geography (3/23/2017 12:00:00 AM) An essential read for archaeologists, historians, (historical) geographers and students alike, as the rich body of references provides a proper introduction on the archaeology of Corinth and its close region. --Journal of Greek Archaeology--Michael Kleu Journal of Greek Archaeology (12/6/2017 12:00:00 AM) ...The diachronic perspective highlights regional fluctuations in a useful way. --Ancient History Bulletin--Kathleen Slane Ancient History Bulletin (1/9/2017 12:00:00 AM) The author, who focuses on the Roman period, skillfully compares aerial photographs and archaeological reports to the ancient sources...Highly recommended. --Choice Reviews --AJ Papalas Choice Reviews (1/5/2017 12:00:00 AM) Has both the depth and scholarship that would make it invaluable to undergraduate and postgraduate alike. The general interested reader could also find much to engage with. --Classics for All --Cath Milnes Classics for All (1/7/2017 12:00:00 AM) Pettegrew has presented a very welcome study, one of the strengths of which is that the author looks at archaeological and literary testimonies as well as evaluating them in a contextual and well-balanced manner. His argumentation is as convincing as it is compelling. --Bryn Mawr Classical Review --Michael Kleu Bryn Mawr Classical Review (7/26/2017 12:00:00 AM)

It is a rich work with much to reward the reader...the book will be of interest to anyone working on economic and social history, the intersection of text and material culture, or the history of archaeology. --American Journal of Archaeology-- (06/28/2017) An essential read for archaeologists, historians, (historical) geographers and students alike, as the rich body of references provides a proper introduction on the archaeology of Corinth and its close region. --Journal of Greek Archaeology-- (12/06/2017) Pettegrew has presented a very welcome study, one of the strengths of which is that the author looks at archaeological and literary testimonies as well as evaluating them in a contextual and well-balanced manner. His argumentation is as convincing as it is compelling. --Bryn Mawr Classical Review -- (07/26/2017) This authoritative study sets new standards for methodological approaches for the analysis of geographically-specific regions. --Classical Review -- (04/24/2017) In this beautifully written and well-illustrated new book, David Pettegrew takes aim at what he terms the modern, 'timeless' view of the territory surrounding the isthmus of Corinth as a region whose significance was dictated by its connective geography and was therefore unchanging over time. --Journal of Historical Geography-- (03/23/2017) .. .The diachronic perspective highlights regional fluctuations in a useful way. --Ancient History Bulletin-- (01/09/2017) ]Has both the depth and scholarship that would make it invaluable to undergraduate and postgraduate alike. The general interested reader could also find much to engage with.] --Classics for All -- (01/07/2017) ]The author, who focuses on the Roman period, skillfully compares aerial photographs and archaeological reports to the ancient sources...Highly recommended.] --Choice Reviews -- (01/05/2017)

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David Pettegrew is Associate Professor of History at Messiah College, USA.

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