to 146 b.c

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.

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

How would you like to use a public toilet every time you had to go? Or compete in an Olympic wrestling event where the only rules were no biting or gauging? Well, that was life in ancient Greece And if you think we're far removed from that life, you may be surprised to learn that a lot in our modern world was inspired by our ancient friends (from alarm clocks and odometers to democracy and art ). Discover extreme facts about ancient Greece in this fun and kooky book.

Contains activities designed to teach students about ancient civilizations.

Explores the life of the ancient Greek historian and general Thucydides, discussing how it influenced his work, and provides an analysis of his thoughts.

"In this new and expanded third edition the best-selling volume offers a lucid survey that covers all the key elements of ancient Greek civilization from the age of Homer to the Hellenistic period"--.

Presents a tour of what everyday life was like in ancient Greece covering topics ranging from period work and entertainment to religion and medical care.

Ellie is furious when her twin brother Cypselis bets the school bully Big Bacchiad that he can beat him in a foot race or give her up as a slave, and tries to come up with a way to ensure her brother's victory.