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Ancient Greece comes alive in this recreation of the daily lives of ordinary people—men and women, children and the elderly, slaves and foreigners, rich and poor. Taking account of the most up-to-date discoveries, the author provides a wealth of information on such varied facets of Greek life as food and drink, dress, housing, literacy, juvenile delinquency, the plight of the elderly, the treatment of slaves, and much more.
Readers can gain an in-depth understanding of what it was like to live in one of the greatest eras of human history. Garland provides answers to such questions as: What were the Ancient Greeks' attitudes toward foreigners? What was their life expectancy? How were women treated? Passages from ancient authors enhance the text of this indispensable reference work.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Historical Outline
Space and Time
Language, Alphabet, and Literacy
The People
Private Life
The Public Sphere
Pleasure and Leisure
The Impact of Ancient Greece on Modern Culture
Glossary of Greek Terms
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | Aug 27 1998 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 264 |
| ISBN | 9781573566629 |
| Imprint | Greenwood |
| Series | The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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