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Art and Architecture
Anne Margaret Wright, Anita Croy
Hardcover (Routledge, Sept. 1, 2008)First Published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an Informa company.
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War and Warfare
Anne Margaret Wright
Hardcover (Routledge, Sept. 1, 2008)Inside Ancient Greece provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to one of the most fascinating cultures of the ancient world. Each title focuses on specific aspects of life in ancient Greece, and offers vivid close-ups of its art and architecture, history, literature, government, religion and mythology, warfare, and more. This volume presents an overview of war in ancient Greece, including noteworthy wars, weaponry, types of fighting, and the importance of warfare in ancient Greek society.
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Mythology
Anne Margaret Wright
Hardcover (Routledge, Sept. 1, 2008)Inside Ancient Greece provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to one of the most fascinating cultures of the ancient world. Each title focuses on specific aspects of life in ancient Greece, and offers vivid close-ups of its art and architecture, history, literature, government, religion and mythology, warfare, and more. This volume introduces the beliefs and myths of the ancient Greeks and retells some of their most well-known tales.
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City States
Anne Margaret Wright
Hardcover (Routledge, Sept. 1, 2008)This text uses an innovative approach to the dynamics of labour's decline and proposes policy initiatives necessary for its revitalization. The book emphasises the need for restructuring of capitalism on a global scale and challenges traditional economic and industrial relations wisdom.
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Philosophy and Writing
Anne Margaret Wright
Hardcover (Routledge, Sept. 1, 2008)The outcome of three years of research on the role of institutions in labor markets at the research unit Labor Market Policy and Employment of the Social Science Research Center Berlin, these seven contributions were originally presented at a conference in December 1992 before a group of experts i
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Greek Theatre
Stewart Ross
Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Sept. 1, 1999)This book transports young readers into the past to understand the importance of ancient Greek culture today. Using everyday, modern language to describe what it was like to live in ancient Greece, it makes ancient history fascinating and easy to understand. Colorful illustrations of archaeological sites and museum artifacts enhance the text and motivate children to learn.
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Inside Ancient Greece
Anne Wright
Hardcover (Routledge, Sept. 15, 2007)This text analyzes the dramatic shifts in Chinese Communist Party economic policy during the mid to late 1950s which eventually resulted in 30 to 45 million deaths through starvation as a result of the failed policies of the Great Leap Forward.
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The Original Olympics
Stewart Ross
Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Sept. 1, 1999)The original Olympics were the most exciting event of the ancient Greek life. This book transports the reader back to 100 BC to find out about horses and trainers, gods and judges, runners and wrestlers.•Why was the chariot race the most exciting event of the games?•What did Zeus, the king of gods, have to do with the original Olympics?•who was the most famous athlete of the ancient games?
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The First Olympics of Ancient Greece
Lisa M. Bolt Simons
Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)In ancient Greece different city-states often fought one another in deadly battles. But every four years the Greeks set aside their differences to honor the gods and compete peacefully in the Olympic Games. Learn all about the athletes, competitions, and religious ceremonies of the ancient Olympics.
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Great Leaders and Thinkers of Ancient Greece
Megan C Peterson
Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)From the beginnings of democracy to important scientific discoveries, the leaders and thinkers of ancient Greece had a great impact on the world around them. Learn how the achievements of Homer, Plato, Alexander the Great, and others still influence our world today.
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Daily Life in Ancient Greece
Lisa M. Bolt Simons
Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)Imagine what it was like living in ancient Greece. Did all kids go to school? What did adults do for a living? And how did ancient Greeks spend their free time? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you discover what day-to-day life was like for the ancient Greeks.
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Daily Life
Stewart Ross
Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Sept. 1, 2000)This book transports young readers into the past to understand the importance of ancient Greek culture today. Using everyday, modern language to describe what it was like to live in ancient Greece, it makes ancient history fascinating and easy to understand. Colorful illustrations of archaeological sites and museum artifacts enhance the text and motivate children to learn.
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