Finding People In Early Greece
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Finding People In Early Greece
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Author : Carol G. Thomas
language : en
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Release Date : 2005
Finding People In Early Greece written by Carol G. Thomas and has been published by University of Missouri Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
"Explores the marriage of historically oriented scholarship and scientific developments in the study of preclassical Greek history. Two figures from preclassical Greece are examined: Jason and the voyage of the Argo, from the Age of Heroes, and Hesiod, who lived during the Age of Revolution"--Provided by publisher.
Greece
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Author : Carol G. Thomas
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-11-10
Greece written by Carol G. Thomas and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-10 with History categories.
Greece: A Short History of a Long Story presents a comprehensive overview of the history of Greece by exploring the continuity of Greek culture from its Neolithic origins to the modern era. Tells the story of Greece through individual personalities that inhabited various periods in the lengthy sweep of Greek history Uses an approach based on recent research that includes DNA analysis and analyses of archaeological materials Explores ways in which the nature of Greek culture was continually reshaped over time Features illustrations that portray the people of different eras in Greek history along with maps that demonstrate the physical sphere of Greece and major events in each of the periods
Ancient Greece S Most Important Islands
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Author : Charles River
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2021-01-22
Ancient Greece S Most Important Islands written by Charles River and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-22 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading Nearly 2,500 years after the Golden Age of Athens, people across the world today continue to be fascinated by the ancient Greeks, but who did the Ancient Greeks look up to? The answer to that question can be found in Homer's The Odyssey, in which Odysseus makes note of "a great town there, Cnossus, where Minos reigned." It was perhaps the earliest reference to the Minoan civilization, a mysterious ancient civilization that historians and archaeologists still puzzle over, but a civilization that renowned historian Will Durant described as "the first link in the European chain." Nearly 2,000 years before Homer wrote his epic poems, the Minoan civilization was centered on the island of Crete, a location that required the Minoans to be a regional sea power. And indeed they were, stretching across the Aegean Sea from about 2700-1500 BCE with trade routes extending all the way to Egypt. Modern perceptions of Classical Greece are almost invariably based on Athens and Sparta, but there are perhaps few areas as consistently undervalued as the island of Rhodes. Although solidly part of the Greek world for as long as there has been one, Rhodes, located just off the coast of Asia Minor, was also from its earliest times a port opening to the civilizations of the Eastern Mediterranean, and Rhodes was involved in every significant moment in ancient Greek history. The island often played a key role in world events which far surpassed its small size, and at one point even stood side-by-side with much larger kingdoms as one of the main powers in the Greek world. In the Archaic and Classical periods, Rhodes often stood as a prime exemplar of the highs and lows of its fellow Greek cities, and as the largest island of the Dodecanese, Rhodes' history is largely in line with that of the rest of those islands. Rhodes would reach the zenith of its power in the Hellenistic period following the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE. Even as the rest of the city-states waned compared to the much larger kingdoms of Alexander's successors in Egypt and Asia, Rhodes would come to the forefront as a main power in the Greek world, standing toe-to-toe with these Hellenistic kingdoms. Rhodes was for a time the foremost naval power in the Eastern Mediterranean, and one of the most powerful and richest cities in the world. It was during this time that the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was built on the island to celebrate Rhodes' equally monumental triumph over the armies of Demetrius the Besieger. It is hard to find an island on the map more central than Sicily. Located at the crossroads between Europe and Africa, and between the Eastern and Western Mediterranean, Sicily has rarely been governed as an independent, unified state. Nonetheless, the island has always occupied a front-row seat to some of the most important events in history, and nowhere is this more obvious than during antiquity. It was during the Classical era that, especially under the tyrants (dictators) of the Greek city of Syracuse, Sicily came the closest to being governed as a single, unified, and independent state. In time, it came to challenge the powerful trade empire of Carthage, a former Phoenician colony in North Africa, and it vied with the cities and kingdoms of mainland Greece for primacy in the Greek world. Later on, Sicily would be both a prize and a battlefield during the First Punic War (263-241 BCE) and, to a lesser degree, also during the Second Punic War (218-201 BCE). These were massive, protracted conflicts between Carthage and the rising Roman Republic, and Rome would subsequently become the main power in the Mediterranean on its way to ruling much of the known world. Sicily would go on to become the Roman Republic's first territory outside of Italy and its first province.
Ancient Greece
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Author : Don Nardo
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2009-03-13
Ancient Greece written by Don Nardo and has been published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-13 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
This volume presents compelling entries that provide definitions of important terms, biographies of central figures, and brief narratives of pivotal events that transformed ancient Greece. Students will find quick and easily accessible answers to the difficult questions that arise while researching events, personalities, and issues of Greece's past. A comprehensive bibliography offers further avenues for research.
People Who Made History In Ancient Greece
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Author : Nicola Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Raintree
Release Date : 2000
People Who Made History In Ancient Greece written by Nicola Morgan and has been published by Raintree this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
Describes the Ancient Greek history which lasted more than a thousand years and produced great thinkers, scientists, storytellers and soldiers.
How People Lived In Ancient Greece
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Author : Colin Hynson
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2008-07-15
How People Lived In Ancient Greece written by Colin Hynson and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes everyday life among the ancient Greeks, covering family life, marriage, leisure, education, clothing, food and drink, warfare, religion, and funerals.
Meet The Ancient Greeks
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Author : Liz Miles
language : en
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Release Date : 2019-10-25
Meet The Ancient Greeks written by Liz Miles and has been published by Arcturus Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-25 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Dare you step into the past? When a mysterious door suddenly appears, you step through ... and find you have travelled back in time! Now your mission is to discover as much as you can about life in the ancient city of Athens, before the door back to the present vanishes. Find out: • What the sculptor is carving • Why the actor is wearing a mask • Why the priestess is wearing a mask • And much more! Perfect for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Encounters with the Past gives young readers an opportunity to 'meet' people from different historical periods. Featuring an exciting mixture of historical recreation photography and illustrations, this full-colour series will shine a light on many subjects such as medicine, science, religion, the natural world and the afterlife.
A Culture Of Freedom
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Author : Christian Meier
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-10-25
A Culture Of Freedom written by Christian Meier and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-25 with History categories.
Christian Meier is one of Europe's preeminent authorities on the classical world. A Culture of Freedom marks the apex of his lifelong research on ancient Greek culture. Beginning with a section on medieval and modern Europe's enormous inheritance of Greek institutions and ideas, the book moves on to chronicle the rise of Greek civilization from the Bronze Age to the Greco-Persian wars. Throughout, the author provides fresh insight into the "Greek miracle," as he illuminates the well-known features of Greek culture--from epic and lyric poetry to warfare, athletics, philosophy, religion, and democracy. What made these achievements possible and so enduring? Meier argues that across the whole range of human experience--in politics and philosophy no less than in war, sport, and religion--there was one common denominator among the ancient Greeks: an attempt to find compromise, balance, and understanding in the face of problems others usually solved by means of power. A Culture of Freedom is an original and learned portrait of a civilization that still captivates and inspires.
Why Should I Care About The Ancient Greeks
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Author : Don Nardo
language : en
Publisher: Why Should I Care About History
Release Date : 2021-02-04
Why Should I Care About The Ancient Greeks written by Don Nardo and has been published by Why Should I Care About History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-04 with categories.
Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theatre to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient inventions and philosophies evolved into objects and ideas we know and treasure today.
The Story Of Ancient Greece
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Author : Suzanne Strauss Art
language : en
Publisher: Wayside Pub
Release Date : 2012-08-01
The Story Of Ancient Greece written by Suzanne Strauss Art and has been published by Wayside Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The Story of Ancient Greece traces the evolution of Greek civilization from the early Minoans in Crete through the Bronze Age to the Golden Age of the fifth century B.C., later covering Athens’ decline during and after the Peloponnesian War, the conquests of Alexander, and the Hellenistic Age. It describes and contrasts the cultures of Athens and Sparta through the centuries, and it explains how a democratic form of government evolved in early times and flourished in Athens during the fifth century. It highlights the literary and artistic achievements of the Golden Age, and it provides colorful glimpses into the daily lives of the people of this period, examining the roles of women as well as children, slaves, merchants, soldiers, and statesmen.A major section focuses upon myths and legends of the ancient Greeks. A detailed study of the origins of religious belief and the part the Olympians played in the lives of the early Greeks is enhanced by references to major well-known myths. Descriptions of the evolution of the Olympic Games, held to honor the god Zeus, provide another example of the omnipresence of the gods in Greek society. Students meet the bard Homer and learn about the major characters – Achilles, Odysseus, Hector, and Penelope, for starters – and, of course, the Olympians as well as a collection of sorceresses, monsters, and demons – that populate his highly entertaining epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey. Later, they read about the search by nineteenth century archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann for the cities – Troy and Mycenae – that are described in the epics.The book includes analyses of the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, with detailed references to the Greek historians who wrote about them. Students are encouraged to think about how these wars affected the evolution of ancient Greek society. The ideas of the great philosophers – Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle – are examined and compared. A final chapter examines the discoveries and achievements of the Greeks scientists before and during the Hellenistic Age.Each chapter in this comprehensive book concludes with review questions, ideas for discussion, and suggestions for projects relating to the text. Included are numerous maps, a timeline, a guide to pronunciation of Greek words, and charts of the Greek alphabet with English equivalents, Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes, and words derived from Greek.