Bibliograph

Ancient Greece, written by Anne Pearson

Type

Label

Ancient Greece, written by Anne Pearson

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ancient Greece

Oclc number

1381020921

Responsibility statement

written by Anne Pearson

Series statement

DK Eyewitness

Summary

Step back in time to an ancient world of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to the first Olympics. Experience the glory of ancient Greece in this detailed introduction to one of the world's founding nations. Meet a fierce minotaur, wage war with Alexander the Great, look inside a temple, and learn how the people of ancient Greece lived their lives. Find out about their religions, their hobbies, and their amazing impact on the rest of our history

Table Of Contents

Greek world -- The Minoans -- The Mycenaeans -- To Troy and back -- Greek expansion -- City of Athens -- Politics in Athens -- Gods, goddesses, and myths -- Festivals and oracles -- Temples -- At home -- Women at work -- Growing up -- Fun and games -- Wining and dining -- A day at the theater -- Greek beauty -- Getting dressed -- The Greek games -- Wisdom and the arts -- Vases and vessels -- Farming and fishing -- Crafts, travel, and trade -- War -- Sparta -- Science and medicine -- Death and the afterlife -- Alexander the Great -- Did you know? -- Who's who -- Find out more

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Eyewitness Ancient GreeceDK Eyewitness Ancient Greece

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