Ancient Greeks / Michael Burgan

By: Burgan, Michael [author]
Language: English Series: Early peoplesPublisher: Chicago, Illinois : World Book Inc., c2013Description: 1 online resource (63 pages) : color illustrations, color maps. cmContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: crISBN: 9780716621485Subject(s): -- Civilization -- To 146 B.C. -- Juvenile literatureGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 938 Online resources: Full text available at World Book Online Encyclopedia Click here to view
Contents:
Who were the ancient Greeks? -- What did the Greeks achieve? -- The first Greeks -- Reaching out to the world -- Wars and empires -- Rulers -- Soldiers -- Artisans and merchants -- Women -- Farmers -- Slaves -- Laws, crime, and punishment -- Beliefs and gods -- Ceremonies -- Health and medicine -- Festivals -- Temples, tombs, and other structures -- Pottery, painting, and sculpture -- Literature -- Philosophy -- Science, math, and technology -- Family life and children -- Shelter and clothing -- Food -- Education -- Sports and games -- Decline and fall of ancient Greece -- Legacy and people today.
Summary: "A discussion of the early Greeks, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes index

Includes bibliographical references

Who were the ancient Greeks? --
What did the Greeks achieve? --
The first Greeks --
Reaching out to the world --
Wars and empires --
Rulers --
Soldiers --
Artisans and merchants --
Women --
Farmers --
Slaves --
Laws, crime, and punishment --
Beliefs and gods --
Ceremonies --
Health and medicine --
Festivals --
Temples, tombs, and other structures --
Pottery, painting, and sculpture --
Literature --
Philosophy --
Science, math, and technology --
Family life and children --
Shelter and clothing --
Food --
Education --
Sports and games --
Decline and fall of ancient Greece --
Legacy and people today.

"A discussion of the early Greeks, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

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