Voices of Ancient Greece and Rome: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life Contributor(s): Matz, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313387389 ISBN-13: 9780313387388 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $113.85 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Greece - History | World - General |
Dewey: 938 |
LCCN: 2011043429 |
Series: Voices of an Era |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.5" W x 11" (2.33 lbs) 300 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Voices of Ancient Greece and Rome: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life sheds light on various aspects of Greek and Roman daily life by examining excerpts from the works of ancient authors who wrote about these topics. Written to help readers truly understand what life within an ancient civilization was like, each entry is preceded by background information and followed by thought-provoking questions. This book covers fascinating topics such as domestic life, employment, housing, food and clothing, sports and games, public safety, education, health care, politics, and religion. Each chapter contains several relevant documents excerpted from the writings of ancient authors accompanied by background information, reading and thought questions, bibliographical data, and suggestions for further reading. An introductory essay to the volume, a guide for evaluating original sources, and bio-notes on the ancient authors are also included. As with other volumes in the Greenwood Voices of an Era series, this book contains much more than just a series of documents: it provides the information and tools that will promote critical thinking and support the research process. |