Books with title The Ancient Greece of Odysseus

Recounts the involvement of Odysseus and the other Greek heroes in the Trojan War and the hardships and adventures endured by Odysseus on his way home from the war. Site reconstructions, photographs, and other archeological evidence depict the civilization of the Greek world at the time of this legendary story.Describes the events of "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," with details on the Greek and Trojan way of life at the time

The glory of ancient Greece is all around us, even in the 21st century, because Greece was the cradle of Western civilisation. We know about the gods and their characters – Zeus, Athene, Apollo, Ares, Aphrodite – and their heroes, both legendary (Heracles) and historical (Alexander the Great). Architecture, mathematics, politics, philosophy, observation of nature and the cosmos and much more emerged in ancient Greece. Hugh Griffith’s entertaining but informative account of the people and the history places it all in perspective. An outstanding introduction for younger listeners.

This new audiobook guide illustrates the might, glory and ingenuity of Ancient Greek civilization. The accessible and entertaining presentation of the history makes learning fun for children. This comprehensive survey introduces all of the most fascinating aspects of Greek history from the fierce rivalry between Athens and Sparta and the ferocious battles with the Persian Empire to the great poets, orators, philosophers and playwrights. The rich history of this supremely advanced and illustrious empire will captivate children's imaginations.

Western literature, philosophy, medicine, and astronomy all have roots in the science and technology of ancient Greece. The Greeks' unparalleled achievements in the technology of writing, construction, warfare, and medicine are covered in this book, in which readers will learn about such creations as the Greek temple, amphitheater, water clock, phalanx, trireme, and catapult. Supports history-social science content standards mandating student understanding of the origins and influence of agricultural, technological, and commercial developments in key ancient civilizations. Broadens student understanding of the relationship among science, technology, and society by highlighting how major scientific and mathematical discoveries and technological innovations have affected societies throughout history.

"The buildings of Classical Greece have had an extraordinary influence on all the architecture of the western world. Yet, as this book makes clear, their beauty and style evolved out of a long and complex history which began when the earliest inhabitants of Greece were wandering tribesmen living in simple huts made of sticks daubed with mud. The Leacrofts describe how the Greeks built their homes, temples and public buildings as their way of life developed from prehistoric times, through the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, and on through the Dark Age of Greece. During the late sixth and fifth centuries B.C., however, stone in the form of marble replaced the use of timber and brick as a building material because it was more durable. This development, one of the architectural characteristics of the Classical Period of Greece, resulted in the superb public buildings Athens, in which the Doric and Ionic styles were displayed. Both the text, which is filled with interesting specifics about the building processes, and the illustrations, which are remarkable visual interpretations of Greek life, combine to make excellent tools for anyone interested in our architectural heritage. William R. Scott, Inc., New York." [from front flap] "Hellen and Richard Leacroft, the author and artist of The Buildings of Ancient Egypt, are well known in England for their books on various aspects of architecture and the theater. At present, Mr. Leacroft is Head of the Department of Preliminary Studies in the School of Architecture, Leicester College of Art. Mrs. Leacroft is a teacher specializing in History and Scripture. This book, maticulously researched, was further enhanced by the Leacrofts' extended travels in Greece where they visited and studied all the major sites of antiquity. The ideas which they present in their books are the result of a partnership. Mrs. Leacroft writes the text while Richard Leacroft is responsible for the illustrations. They are currently..." [from back flap]