附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-275) and indexes.
Pt. I. The classical concept of neutrality -- Ancient Greek diplomatic terminology fo abstention from conflict -- The ancient sources -- The origins and background of the classical concept of neutrallity -- The rrealities of remaining uncommitted -- pt. II. The history of neutrality in practice -- From the earliest evidence to the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War (ca. 600-431) -- The Peloponnesian War to the Peace of Nicias (431-421) -- From the Peace of Nicias to the end of the Peloponnesian War (421-404) -- From the Carthaginian Invasion of Sicily to the Spartan defeat at Leuctra (406-371) -- From the Battle at Leuctra to the victory of Philip II at Chaeronea (371-338).