Explores Greek society, classical architecture and art, theatre, literature and philosophy, sport and games.
Robinson examines the city-state, life at Sparta, recreation, women and slaves, education, trades and professions.
A social history of Greek civilization, its culture, arts and beliefs, with 180 magnificent images.
A vivid, engaging, and colorful description of life in Ancient Greece from the perspective of ordinary people.
Describes the land, history, and civilization of ancient Greece.
This volume brings ancient Greek life home to readers through a variety of anecdotes and primary source passages from contemporary authors, allowing comparison between the ancient world and modern life.
The book takes a peek at the life of a magistrate and his family, while providing details about what life was like in this ancient culture.
A brief, illustrated, overview of the geography, history, customs, beliefs, monuments, day-to-day life, and social structure of ancient Greece, a civilization that flourished for almost 2,000 years.
Provides information about ancient Greece, including the history, culture, and daily life of the ancient Greeks.
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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