Empire of Ancient Greece

The classical Greek civilization is the cornerstone of Western civilization today. The Greeks invented and developed everything from logic and democracy to rhetoric, drama, and philosophy. "Empire of Ancient Greece, Revised Edition" chronicles the remarkable legacy of the Greeks, as well as the diversity of their societies - from the thriving democracy of Athens to the militarism of Sparta to the oligarchy of Thrace. It explores the conditions that made it possible for the ancient Greeks to develop a culture that set the foundation for our intellectual lives today, and explains why Greek power eventually declined. Everyday life in ancient Greece, from the wealthy citizens who grappled in the Olympic arena to the farmers who found 50 different ways to use olive oil, is also examined. Connections in our own world to the ancient Greeks are numerous, including the Olympics, much of our classical literature, the scientific method, architecture, and many English words.

ISBN 1604131659   Volumes 1 ISBN13 9781604131659 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 544 Publisher Chelsea House Publishers   Published in Broomall Imprint Chelsea House Publishers   Series title Great Empires of the Past Format Hardback   Previous ISBN 9780816055616 Publication date 15 Nov 2009   Height (mm) 235 Library of Congress 2009004460   Width (mm) 191 DEWEY 938   Spine width (mm) 15 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Secondary education, Further/Higher education Pages 160

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