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The World of Ancient Greece: A Daily Life Encyclopedia [2 Volumes]
Contributor(s): Lovano, Michael (Author)
ISBN: 1440837309     ISBN-13: 9781440837302
Publisher: Greenwood
OUR PRICE:   $211.86  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: December 2019
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Ancient - Greece
- History | Social History
Dewey: 938.003
LCCN: 2019014386
Series: Daily Life Encyclopedias
Physical Information: 2.8" H x 7.2" W x 10.3" (5.60 lbs) 1024 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - Greece
 
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Publisher Description:

The ancient Greeks provided the foundation for Western civilization. They made significant advances in science, mathematics, philosophy, literature, and government. While many readers might have heard of Plato and Aristotle, however, or be familiar with the classic works of Greek tragedy, most people know significantly less about daily life in the ancient Greek world. This encyclopedia opens the world of the ancient Greeks, spanning Greek history from the Bronze Age through Roman times, with an emphasis on the Classical and Hellenistic Eras.

The encyclopedia provides roughly 270 easily accessible entries on topics essential to understanding everything from Greek high culture to daily life. These entries are grouped in topical sections on the arts, science and technology, politics and government, domestic life, and other subjects. Sidebars on particularly noteworthy people, places, and concepts provide related information, while primary documents allow readers to delve into the mindset and feelings of the ancient Greeks themselves. Extensive bibliographic references give curious readers direction for further research.