Review of 'Ethnicity and Foreigners in Ancient Greece and China', H. J. Kim (Duckworth, London 2009) (original) (raw)

The review of 'Ethnicity and Foreigners in Ancient Greece and China' by H. J. Kim explores the comparative analysis of historiography and ethnography between the two ancient civilizations. It highlights a growing interest in Sino-Hellenic studies, emphasizes the methodological cross-fertilization in classical studies, and discusses the cultural particularism of both traditions. The review points out the moral evaluations present in the descriptions of foreign peoples and argues for a deeper understanding of intergroup relations, cautioning against viewing these ancient cultures as exceptional or teleological.