Book description
The civilisation of the Ancient Greeks has been immensely influential
on the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science and
arts of Western culture. As well as instigating itself as the birthplace
of the Olympics, Ancient Greece is famous for its literature,
philosophy, mythology and the beautiful architecture- to which thousands
of tourists flock every year.
This entertaining guide introduces readers to the amazing world of
the Ancient Greeks. It offers a complete rundown of Greek history
alongside fascinating insights into daily life in Ancient Greece and a
captivating overview of Greek mythology. Readers will discover how
this ancient culture came to be the cornerstone of Western
civilisation and the enormous influence it has had on our language,
politics, education, philosophy, science, arts and sport.
- The history of Ancient Greece remains a wide topic of interest,
particularly renowned for its influential and diverse culture
- This basic guide will allow greater access to this vibrant area
of study, and provide a distinct and light-hearted approach to
this vast area history
- Covers dozens of topics, including; the early civilisations, war
& fighting, home & family, day-to-day life and much, much more!
About the author
Steve Batchelor is a lecturer in Classics at Richmond College
and has been teaching ancient history for 10 years. He has written
reviews for various publications, including History Today, and
he has also been involved in running guided historical tours of
Greece.
Stephen Batchelor is a lecturer in Ancient History
and Classical Studies. He writes reviews for History Today and
Current Archaeology.
