Life in Ancient GreeceAncient Greek civilization may have flourished thousands of years ago, but in many ways it is still with us today. From the birth of democracy, to the beauty of poetry, to the physical competition of the Olympic Games, Life in Ancient Greece explores the many enduring aspects of the people who lived on this small Aegean peninsula. Great leaders such as Alexander the Great, Greek gods and goddesses, and important historical events such as the Peloponnesian War and the rise of Athens and Sparta are also featured. |
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Contents
Glorious Greece | 4 |
Greek Way of Life | 6 |
Rise of the Polis | 8 |
Super Markets | 12 |
Daily Life in Greece | 14 |
Words and Wisdom | 18 |
Gods of Olympus | 22 |
Cultural Life | 26 |
Alpha to Omega | 30 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Life in Ancient Greece History Reference Center Peoples of the ancient world |
| Author | Lynn Peppas |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Crabtree Publishing Company, 2005 |
| ISBN | 0778720357, 9780778720355 |
| Length | 32 pages |
| Subjects | › › Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Ancient Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Europe Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
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