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Uncover the cornerstone of western civilisation.
If ancient history is all Greek to you, then this is the lively and straight-talking guide you've been waiting for. From academics and athletes, wars and warriors, to Athens and epic empire building, Ancient Greeks For Dummies introduces you to the fascinating history and culture of ancient Greece. You'll discover who the ancient Greeks were, where they came from, how they lived, and how their influence can still be felt around the world today.
Discover :
* How the ancient Greeks created civilisation as we know it
* Greek gods and heroic mythology
* What made Alexander so great
* The lasting legacy of ancient Greek philosophy and science
* Great Greek inventions
* Explanations in plain English
* 'Get in, get out' information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humour and fun
Get Smart! @ [...]
* find listings of all our books
* Choose from many different subject categories
* Browse our free articles
Uncover the cornerstone of western civilisation.
If ancient history is all Greek to you, then this is the lively and straight-talking guide you've been waiting for. From academics and athletes, wars and warriors, to Athens and epic empire building, Ancient Greeks For Dummies introduces you to the fascinating history and culture of ancient Greece. You'll discover who the ancient Greeks were, where they came from, how they lived, and how their influence can still be felt around the world today.
Discover :
* How the ancient Greeks created civilisation as we know it
* Greek gods and heroic mythology
* What made Alexander so great
* The lasting legacy of ancient Greek philosophy and science
* Great Greek inventions
* Explanations in plain English
* 'Get in, get out' information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humour and fun
Get Smart! @ [...]
* find listings of all our books
* Choose from many different subject categories
* Browse our free articles
Introduction 1
Part I: Travelling Back in Time 7
Chapter 1: When, Where, What, Who? Meeting the Ancient Greeks 9
Chapter 2: Encountering Prehistoric Civilisations: The Minoans and Mycenaeans 21
Chapter 3: Shedding Light on Ancient Greece's Dark Ages 33
Chapter 4: Governing by Kings, Tyrants, and (Eventually) Democrats 41
Chapter 5: Fighting and Warring: Greece Gets Heavy 55
Chapter 6: East versus West: The Persian Wars 67
Part II: Athens to Alexander: The Rise and Fall of Empires 81
Chapter 7: Athens and Empire Building 83
Chapter 8: Dealing with the Neighbours from Hell: The Peloponnesian War 97
Chapter 9: Losing Their Way: The End of Classical Greece 113
Chapter 10: Rising Quickly to the Top: Macedonia 127
Chapter 11: Crowning the Undefeated Champion of the World: Alexander the Great 139
Chapter 12: What Happened Next? 153
Part III: Living a Greek Life 163
Chapter 13: Out in the Fields: Farming, Herding, and Travelling 165
Chapter 14: Home and Family 177
Chapter 15: Going About Daily Life in Ancient Greece 191
Chapter 16: Plays and Pugilism: Enjoying Ancient Greek Entertainment 205
Chapter 17: Depicting Men, Women, and Gods in Art 221
Chapter 18: Building Beautiful Greek Architecture 237
Part IV: Mythology, Religion, and Belief 247
Chapter 19: Going Back to the Beginning: Myths and Gods 249
Chapter 20: Blending Myth and History: Troy, Homer, and Heroes 267
Chapter 21: Practising Everyday Religion: 'A God Put It in My Heart to Say' 281
Chapter 22: Trying to Figure Everything Out: Greek Philosophy 293
Part V: The Part of Tens 307
Chapter 23: Ten Great Greek Inventions 309
Chapter 24: Ten Things to Read Next 315
Chapter 25: Ten Dodgy Ancient Greek Characters 321
Chapter 26: Ten Great Places to Visit 327
Index 333
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Geschichte |
| Jahrhundert: | Altertum |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 384 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9780470987872 |
| ISBN-10: | 0470987871 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Batchelor, Stephen |
| Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
| Maße: | 235 x 191 x 21 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Stephen Batchelor |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.12.2008 |
| Gewicht: | 0,719 kg |
Introduction 1
Part I: Travelling Back in Time 7
Chapter 1: When, Where, What, Who? Meeting the Ancient Greeks 9
Chapter 2: Encountering Prehistoric Civilisations: The Minoans and Mycenaeans 21
Chapter 3: Shedding Light on Ancient Greece's Dark Ages 33
Chapter 4: Governing by Kings, Tyrants, and (Eventually) Democrats 41
Chapter 5: Fighting and Warring: Greece Gets Heavy 55
Chapter 6: East versus West: The Persian Wars 67
Part II: Athens to Alexander: The Rise and Fall of Empires 81
Chapter 7: Athens and Empire Building 83
Chapter 8: Dealing with the Neighbours from Hell: The Peloponnesian War 97
Chapter 9: Losing Their Way: The End of Classical Greece 113
Chapter 10: Rising Quickly to the Top: Macedonia 127
Chapter 11: Crowning the Undefeated Champion of the World: Alexander the Great 139
Chapter 12: What Happened Next? 153
Part III: Living a Greek Life 163
Chapter 13: Out in the Fields: Farming, Herding, and Travelling 165
Chapter 14: Home and Family 177
Chapter 15: Going About Daily Life in Ancient Greece 191
Chapter 16: Plays and Pugilism: Enjoying Ancient Greek Entertainment 205
Chapter 17: Depicting Men, Women, and Gods in Art 221
Chapter 18: Building Beautiful Greek Architecture 237
Part IV: Mythology, Religion, and Belief 247
Chapter 19: Going Back to the Beginning: Myths and Gods 249
Chapter 20: Blending Myth and History: Troy, Homer, and Heroes 267
Chapter 21: Practising Everyday Religion: 'A God Put It in My Heart to Say' 281
Chapter 22: Trying to Figure Everything Out: Greek Philosophy 293
Part V: The Part of Tens 307
Chapter 23: Ten Great Greek Inventions 309
Chapter 24: Ten Things to Read Next 315
Chapter 25: Ten Dodgy Ancient Greek Characters 321
Chapter 26: Ten Great Places to Visit 327
Index 333
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Geschichte |
| Jahrhundert: | Altertum |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 384 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9780470987872 |
| ISBN-10: | 0470987871 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Batchelor, Stephen |
| Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
| Maße: | 235 x 191 x 21 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Stephen Batchelor |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.12.2008 |
| Gewicht: | 0,719 kg |
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