Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece

Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece
ISBN-10
0816056595
ISBN-13
9780816056590
Category
History
Pages
514
Language
English
Published
2005-01-01
Publisher
Facts on File
Authors
Lesley Adkins, Roy A. Adkins

Description

Gathers information on leaders, the military, economy, industry, commerce, towns, architecture, the Greek language, literature, religion, myths, art, philosophy, science, and everyday life.

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