“Atthis: The Local Chronicles of Ancient Athens” by Felix Jacoby is a seminal academic work that explores the historiographical tradition of ancient Athens, focusing on a unique genre of local history known as the Atthis. This book is a cornerstone in classical studies, providing critical insights into the way ancient Athenians recorded their own past.
What is the “Atthis”?
The term Atthis refers to a specific form of local chronicle written by Athenian historians (called Atthidographers), which detailed the religious, political, and cultural history of Athens. Unlike broader Hellenic histories, these works centered specifically on the city-state of Athens, preserving civic memory and identity from a native perspective.
About the Author: Felix Jacoby
Felix Jacoby (1876–1959) was a distinguished German classicist and philologist, best known for his monumental work Fragmente der griechischen Historiker (Fragments of the Greek Historians). Jacoby’s scholarship on Atthidography not only reconstructed lost texts but also analyzed the intellectual and civic purposes behind these local histories.
Contents and Purpose of the Book
In Atthis: The Local Chronicles of Ancient Athens, Jacoby:
- Traces the development of Atthidography from its earliest writers like Hellanicus to later figures such as Philochorus.
- Explores the interplay between myth and history in Athenian writing.
- Evaluates the political and cultural motivations behind the chronicling of Athenian history.
- Presents a comparative study of the Atthidographers’ methods, sources, and influences.
Jacoby’s rigorous philological approach allows readers to understand not only what these ancient writers recorded but why they chose to preserve those particular events.
Why This Book Matters
This work is crucial for anyone studying:
- Ancient Greek historiography
- Classical Athens and its civic identity
- The transmission of historical memory in antiquity
- The roots of local versus universal history
Jacoby’s Atthis is more than a history of historical writing—it’s a reflection on how communities remember themselves.
Who Should Read This Book?
- Scholars of Ancient Greece
- Students of historiography and classical literature
- Anyone interested in how ancient societies documented their past
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Atthis: The Local Chronicles of Ancient Athens by Felix Jacoby is an essential resource for understanding how Athenians perceived and preserved their past. It remains a foundational text in the study of ancient local histories and continues to influence classical scholarship today.
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