In this thesis, I will explore, on an intellectual and sensory level, the ways in which the night time was perceived and utilised in the context of ancient Greek warfare. By ascertaining what...Show moreIn this thesis, I will explore, on an intellectual and sensory level, the ways in which the night time was perceived and utilised in the context of ancient Greek warfare. By ascertaining what activities took place during the night time of the 4th century BC, in a military context, it will become possible to understand more about how the experience of the night was used and presented in antiquity. I will argue that far from being desolate and empty of human presence, the ancient night was a significant time for military activity and that it was in fact used in a variety of interesting ways that are not served by the rather simplistic image of nocturnal ‘colonisation’ presented in Histories of the Early Modern period.Show less
Waarom was de Griekse kolonisatie van de Zwarte Zee zo succesvol? De culturele dominantie van de Grieken lijkt hiervoor de belangrijkste factor te zijn geweest. Wat zorgde echter voor deze...Show moreWaarom was de Griekse kolonisatie van de Zwarte Zee zo succesvol? De culturele dominantie van de Grieken lijkt hiervoor de belangrijkste factor te zijn geweest. Wat zorgde echter voor deze culturele dominantie? Dit onderzoek naar de interactie tussen de Griekse kolonisatoren met de inheemse bevolking rondom de Zwarte Zee en de redenen (push & pull factoren) voor het vertrek van Griekse migranten naar het Zwarte Zeegebied tracht dit te beantwoorden.Show less
