
Ancient Greece
Anton Powell(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 30. September 2007
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-0-8160-6821-0 (ISBN)
Description
The ancient Greeks built a dynamic civilization that is the foundation on which many of Western society's subsequent achievements rest. Brought to life in a visually stimulating format, ""Ancient Greece, Third Edition"" offers updated maps, charts, documents, and images that help readers put the civilization into its geographical, cultural, and historical context. This newly revised edition provides a wide range of information on topics ranging from the military and political events that shaped the Greek world - including the siege of Troy, the warlike Spartans, and Alexander the Great's campaigns - to the effect the Greeks had on the lands they occupied. Discussions of the first Olympic games, the arts, and everyday life in Athens are also presented in colorful detail. ""Ancient Greece, Third Edition"" creates a clear and comprehensive picture of the history of ancient Greece, and is sure to delight and educate young readers.
More details
Series
Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 10 to 13 years
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
col. Illustrations, col. maps
Dimensions
Height: 302 mm
Width: 240 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
767 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-6821-0 (9780816068210)
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Schweitzer Classification