Empire of Ancient Greece

Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60413-165-9
Verlag: Chelsea House Publishers

Buch, Englisch, 160 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 188 mm x 239 mm, Gewicht: 544 g

Reihe: Great Empires of the Past

The classical Greek civilization is the cornerstone of Western civilization today. The Greeks invented and developed everything from logic and democracy to rhetoric, drama, and philosophy. ""Empire of Ancient Greece, Revised Edition"" chronicles the remarkable legacy of the Greeks, as well as the diversity of their societies - from the thriving democracy of Athens to the militarism of Sparta to the oligarchy of Thrace. It explores the conditions that made it possible for the ancient Greeks to develop a culture that set the foundation for our intellectual lives today, and explains why Greek power eventually declined. Everyday life in ancient Greece, from the wealthy citizens who grappled in the Olympic arena to the farmers who found 50 different ways to use olive oil, is also examined. Connections in our own world to the ancient Greeks are numerous, including the Olympics, much of our classical literature, the scientific method, architecture, and many English words.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Williams, Jean Kinney

Über Autor(innen)

Jean Kinney Williams is a freelance writer who lives in Ohio. She has written many nonfiction books on a variety of history and social studies topics, including Mormon Faith in America for Chelsea House.