to 146 b.c

Discusses the efforts of Heinrich Schliemann to uncover the ancient city of Troy and what his archeological finds revealed about life in this legendary location.

Examines the two main occupations for men in ancient Greece where only Sparta had a full-time army while soldiers from all other city states were also farmers.

Introduces the citizens, government, education, philosophy, religion, and sports of the city states of ancient Greece.

Introduces the work of artisans responsible for the buildings, statues, and carvings of ancient Greece; describes the lifestyles of the people; and indicates the importance of traders and trading.

An illustrated survey of the society, culture, and history of ancient Greece.

An illustrated overview of ancient Greece that describes what daily life was like for citizens of various stations, including kings, priests, farmers, slaves, athletes, soldiers, and entertainers; and includes a time line.

Introduces the history, culture, and people of ancient Greece and examines its many contributions to the development of Western society.

Provides facts about ancient Greece, discussing the early Greeks, their government, the gods they worshipped, the first Olympics, arts and sciences, and the rise of the Roman empire, and considering the influence of the ancient Greeks in modern times. Includes maps, a time line, and photographs.

A discussion of the early Greeks, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index.

Presents a floor plan of the Acropolis of Athens as it looked when it was first built in ancient Greece, and provides more in-depth information about specific areas, shrines, altars, statues, temples, and other treasures found at the site. Includes a time line and glossary.