Twenty essays--ten informative and ten interpretive--examine ten pivotal topics in the history of ancient Greece, from the Mycenaeans and epic poetry to Macedonian conquests and Hellenistic empires.
Highlights dark deeds from ancient Greece, including slavery, political violence and corruption, the harsh legal code, warfare, Spartan society, sports brutality, and the bloodier tales from Greek mythology.
Describes the efforts of Philip II of Macedonia and his son, Alexander the Great, to unify the different parts of Greece and to establish a vast Greek empire.
From humble beginnings, Phano rises to become one of ancient Athens' most powerful citizens through her marriage to Theo, but they both have powerful enemies who don't share their political views.
Draws from Greek drama and poetry, philosophical works, medical tracts, historical texts, inscriptions, and vase paintings to provide a portrait of how the people of ancient Greece were born, grew up, and reached old age.
From humble beginnings, Phano rises to become one of ancient Athens' most powerful citizens through her marriage to Theo, but they both have powerful enemies who don't share their political views.
When Persians invade Sparta while thirteen-year-old Lysander is training to be a soldier, he finds his loyalties are divided between Spartan honor and the Helot slaves with whom he lived most of his life.
Presents full-color illustrated photographs and drawings depicting the history, culture, people, places, and events of ancient Greece including the Persian Wars, philosophers, Alexander the Great, and much more.
