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". . . about King Leonidas and his Spartan Army"--Provided by publisher.

"It was under the leadership of Pericles that the golden age of Athenian culture began. He was, indeed, a great leader and stateman if you focus on his accomplishments. This book will introduce the man that Pericles was, including his flaws"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life of Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia.

"Every four years, the world celebrates one of the . . . contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this . . . civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient inventions and philosophies evolved into objects and ideas we know and treasure today"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how ancient Greek inventions, social and cultural customs, politics, and philosophies influence and continue to shape young readers' lives--such as the fact that every four years the world holds the Olympic Games, which began in ancient Greece, and the idea of a democratic political structure. Includes a glossary.

Presents the history, technology, food, language, architecture, and art of the ancient Greeks. Discusses how aspects of their culture continue to influence contemporary life today. Includes color illustrations, a list of key dates, a glossary of terms, and sources of more information.

"The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the 'civilized' Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate . . . follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history . . . [revealing] that Greek and Roman civilization, to varying degrees, was supremely and surprisingly receptive to external influences, particularly from the East. From the rise of the Mycenaean world of the sixteenth century B.C., . . . traces a path through the ancient Aegean to the zenith of the Hellenic state and the rise of the Roman empire, the coming of Christianity and the consequences of the first caliphate"--Adapted from dust jacket.

When her long-estranged father invites sixteen-year-old Liv Varanakis to help him film a documentary about his theories on Atlantis, she looks forward to reconnecting but discovers he may have invited her to Greece for a very different reason.

Provides a description of the Greek temple, how they were built, what the temples looked like, the various Greek gods and goddesses, priests and priestesses, Greek worship and festivals, and more.

Looks at the history of the ancient Greek civilization and what happened to it.