Joseph Roisman, Professor of Classics at Colby College, is author of The General Demosthenes and His Use of Military Surprise (1993), editor of Alexander the Great: Ancient and Modern Perspectives (1995), and editor of Brill's Companion to Alexander the Great (2003).

"Roisman's profound but accessible study of ancient Athenian ideologies of manhood takes us straight to the heart and soul of the world's first democratic society." - Paul Cartledge, author of Alexander the Great "This literate, witty, and meticulously documented study tells us who was in, what was out, and how the ancients defined themselves as citizens, warriors, husbands, fathers, and sons. This is humanistic scholarship in the best sense of the term." - Barry Strauss, author of The Battle of Salamis"

• Preface Abbreviations Introduction 1. Manly Youth 2. The Roles and Responsibilities of the Adult Male: Kurios, Husband, Son, Kinsman, Friend, and Citizen 3. Manly Shame 4. Manhood and Social Standing 5. Man in the Military 6. The Struggle over Power 7. Men, Desires, and Self-Control 8. What Men Fear Conclusion. Old Age and Manipulating Manhood Works Cited Index

Joseph Roisman, Professor of Classics at Colby College, is author of The General Demosthenes and His Use of Military Surprise (1993), editor of Alexander the Great: Ancient and Modern Perspectives (1995), and editor of Brill's Companion to Alexander the Great (2003).

"Roisman's profound but accessible study of ancient Athenian ideologies of manhood takes us straight to the heart and soul of the world's first democratic society." - Paul Cartledge, author of Alexander the Great "This literate, witty, and meticulously documented study tells us who was in, what was out, and how the ancients defined themselves as citizens, warriors, husbands, fathers, and sons. This is humanistic scholarship in the best sense of the term." - Barry Strauss, author of The Battle of Salamis"

• Preface Abbreviations Introduction 1. Manly Youth 2. The Roles and Responsibilities of the Adult Male: Kurios, Husband, Son, Kinsman, Friend, and Citizen 3. Manly Shame 4. Manhood and Social Standing 5. Man in the Military 6. The Struggle over Power 7. Men, Desires, and Self-Control 8. What Men Fear Conclusion. Old Age and Manipulating Manhood Works Cited Index

Joseph Roisman, Professor of Classics at Colby College, is author of The General Demosthenes and His Use of Military Surprise (1993), editor of Alexander the Great: Ancient and Modern Perspectives (1995), and editor of Brill's Companion to Alexander the Great (2003).

"Roisman's profound but accessible study of ancient Athenian ideologies of manhood takes us straight to the heart and soul of the world's first democratic society." - Paul Cartledge, author of Alexander the Great "This literate, witty, and meticulously documented study tells us who was in, what was out, and how the ancients defined themselves as citizens, warriors, husbands, fathers, and sons. This is humanistic scholarship in the best sense of the term." - Barry Strauss, author of The Battle of Salamis"

• Preface Abbreviations Introduction 1. Manly Youth 2. The Roles and Responsibilities of the Adult Male: Kurios, Husband, Son, Kinsman, Friend, and Citizen 3. Manly Shame 4. Manhood and Social Standing 5. Man in the Military 6. The Struggle over Power 7. Men, Desires, and Self-Control 8. What Men Fear Conclusion. Old Age and Manipulating Manhood Works Cited Index