10-02-2012, 09:11 PM
Eleactic Guest: I will need a few days to reply. Right now the work I am being paid for is on the revolt of Cyrus the Younger.
Note that, as Hansen points out, Beloch later declared that his population estimates had been minima and at least the Greek figures should be increased by at least 20% (see K.J. Beloch, Griechische Geschichte (Berlin & Leipzig: VWV Walter de Gruyter & Co., 1922) Vol. 3 p. 308, 309 note 1)
Quote:How about Hin and her middle count?I just read her article and have not assimilated it (she does not define some terms or quote some key primary sources so its a difficult paper to follow). I think that right now, the High Counters have the best of it, but I recommend that anyone new to the field read both views (and where possible avoid committing to either) because there is no agreement amongst experts.
Note that, as Hansen points out, Beloch later declared that his population estimates had been minima and at least the Greek figures should be increased by at least 20% (see K.J. Beloch, Griechische Geschichte (Berlin & Leipzig: VWV Walter de Gruyter & Co., 1922) Vol. 3 p. 308, 309 note 1)
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I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.
I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.
