Living in ancient Greece
Bancroft-Hunt, Norman2009
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Covers 2600 BCE to 146 BCE, focusing on the classical era of Pericles. Examines daily life of the Ancient Greeks, from the aristoi & soldiers to the Metics & slaves, the myths, religious rites, politics, sciences & arts in Greek society.
Main title:
Living in ancient Greece / by Norman Bancroft Hunt
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Imprint:
New York Chelsea House 2009
Collation:
96 p. colour illustrations
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Audience:
SecondaryGeneral
Contents:
Introduction - Place in history - At the dawn of democracy - Landscape and climate - A history of Greece, 2600-146 BCE - Table of major dates - Land of gods and heroes: From the beginning of time - Roles of the Olympian gods - Greek heroes - Oracles and mystery cults - A day out at Delphi - The greek temple - The great Panathenaic festival - Death and the underworld - Living off land and sea: Ownership of the land - The farming year - The colonies: in search of farming land - The abundant sea - Putting food on the table - Wine and the symposium - The Greeks at home and work: The family: the role of women - Marriage and divorce - Birth and children - A boy's education - The gymnasium and military training - An Athenian merchant's home - What the Greeks wear - Crafts and trades: Pottery - Crafts and trades: Sculpture - Crafts and trades: Metalworkers - Crafts and trades: Carpentry and architecture - Peace and war: Heart of the Polis: the Agora - Money makes trade easier - Merchant shipping and travel - Democracy Greek style - A democrat's duties - Athletics: training for war: International peace: The Olympic games - The Hoplita goes to war - The army in battle - The navy - Culture and science: The development of literature and thought - Philosophy and medicine - Scientists and inventors - A day in the theater - Glossary - Index.
ISBN:
978-816063390 (ebook)
Dewey class:
938 LIV
Local class:
938
Language:
English
BRN:
111521
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | 938 LIV | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |