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Handbook to life in ancient Greece / Lesley Adkins and Roy A. Adkins.

by Adkins, Lesley.

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New York : Facts On File, c2005.

Greece -- Civilization.

Facts on File library of world history

xiii, 514 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Civilizations, city-states and empires -- Rulers and leaders -- Military affairs -- Geography of the Greek world -- Economy, trade and transport -- Towns and countryside -- Written evidence -- Religion and mythology -- Art, science and philosophy -- Everyday life -- Bibliography -- Index.

Handbook to life in ancient Greece, updated edition provides a clear authoritative look at a society whose art literature and philosophy have profoundly influenced western civilization. Written by two successful and practicing archaeologists, Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece, Updated Edition encompasses all aspects of ancient Greek lifefrom the beginnings of the Minoan civilization in Crete to the final defeat by the Roman world in 30 BCE. Organized in the highly accessible format of the Handbook to Life series, this lively reference provides an authoritative look at this ancient culture. The updated edition brings this valuable book completely up to date, including information from the countless books and journals published on the subject since 1995, as well as 30 new images and maps. An important update to the subject, this comprehensive resource covers all aspects of life in this ancient civilization. Coverage includes government, religion, music, art and visual culture, architecture, literature, warfare, commerce, exploration, science, education, and daily life. 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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