P. J. Rhodes

Peter John Rhodes FBA (born 10 August 1940) usually cited as P. J. Rhodes, is a British academic and ancient historian. He is Professor Emeritus of Ancient History at the University of Durham. He has specialized in Greek politics and political institutions.[1]

Academic career

In 1965, Rhodes became a lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Durham, in England. He was later promoted to senior lecturer. He was appointed Professor of Ancient History in 1983. He retired in 2005, becoming Professor Emeritus.[2]

His major works include the definitive modern treatment of the Athenian Council (or Boule), the now standard commentary on the constitutional treatise on Athens produced by Aristotle or under his supervision (the Athenaion Politeia), and a general book on Athens’ overseas empire.

Books

Translated and edited ancient authors

Edited

References

  1. "Prof. P. J. Rhodes, FBA". Department of Classics and Ancient History. Durham University. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  2. "RHODES, Professor Peter". British Academy Fellows. British Academy. Retrieved 24 February 2014.