Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the glories of ancient Greece. Superb color photographs of armor, jewelry, temples and much more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the history, daily life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Greek civilization. See the golden mask of Agamemnon, the luxurious palaces of Crete, an armed hoplite ready to do battle, the Parthenon Frieze, what a Greek family wore, and what the inside of a Greek farmhouse...

Discusses the daily life of ancient Greece, including its customs, religion, government, and its demise.

This book chronicles the major events and achievements of ancient Greece, and profiles some of its most notable figures.

"Learn about the art and cultural contributions, family life, religions and people of ancient Greece"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about ancient Greece, discussing government, gods, the Olympics, art, science, and other related topics.

"Greece has been called the birthplace of Western civilization. However, its plunge into illiteracy during a dark age that lasted centuries has made much of its early history an intriguing mystery. This volume examines what historians know and what they can only surmise based on the archaeological record. In-depth sidebars highlight interesting facts, and full-color photographs allow readers to imagine ancient Greece at the height of its glory. Additionally,...

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? Find out how the ancient Greeks organized their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transportation, and built their temples. Discover how their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theater, and sports still influence the way we live today"--

"Even today we can trace the roots of our civilization to Ancient Greece. Its thousands of years later and kids still learn about it in school-and discoveries about it are still being made! But even as democracy and philosophy grew and then flourished, kids still grew up, learned, ate, and played. In this book, readers walk through the streets of Athens and Sparta, learning about their unique culture through children who lived there. The text covers...

An illustrated adaptation of the mythology classic traces Odysseus' 10-year voyage home after the Trojan War, a fateful journey marked by a man-eating Cyclops, deadly Sirens, the fury of the sea-god Poseidon and Odysseus' faithful wife's efforts to rebuff greedy suitors.