From theatre to politics, no other single civilisation has influenced the Western world more profoundly than that of ancient Greece.
From the roots of democracy to philosophy and mathematics, it’s fascinating to learn how much western civilisation has stemmed from that of ancient Greece. This book offers an introduction to the lives of the ancient Greeks, their mythologies and traditions and their culture and learning.
With colour illustrations supporting a clear, informative and engaging text, this guide is a perfect companion for both adults and children alike.
Includes:
Geography – map of Greece
History – the different civilizations from the Minoans through to the Hellenistic period
Religion – gods, festivals, oracles and muses
Mythology – Homer's Odyssey, the Minotaur, Icarus
Daily life in Ancient Greece – everyday life for all levels of society; the jobs, family life, leisure activities
Politics – democracy and the Athenian council
Learning and knowledge – philosophy, science,mathematics, medicine and literature
War – important wars; the army and navy
Greece Today – temples, archaeology and the monuments that can still be seen today
Seguir leyendoexpand_more
Título : Ancient Greece
EAN : 9780007551132
Editorial : HarperCollins Publishers
Fecha de publicación
: 28/11/13
Formato : ePub
Tamaño del archivo : Desconocido
Protección : CARE
El libro electrónico Ancient Greece está en formato ePub
protegido por CARE
- check_circle
Este eBook es compatible para su lectura en la aplicación Vivlio de iOs y Android.
- check_circle
Este eBook es compatible para leer en My Vivlio.
- check_circle
Este eBook es compatible para su lectura en el lector Vivlio.
- check_circle
Este eBook es compatible para su lectura en un e-reader Vivlio.
¿Quieres leer en un eReader de otra marca? Sigue
nuestra guía.
Conectarme
Mi cuenta