The civilization of the Ancient Greeks is one of the most fertile the world has ever known and the influence of their flourishing arts philosophy and political ideas can still be seen today. This collection of stunning photographs brings that magnificent past vividly to life.Starting with Minoan and Mycenaean cultures the book goes on to look at the siege of Troy the Golden Age of Athens the warlike Spartans and the campaigns of Alexander the Great. It features a Greek family in everyday costume a hoplite armed for battle a cutaway model of a Greek farmhouse exquisite jewellery and painted vases depicting musicians dancers athletes and the gods that dominated Greek life.Produced in association with the British Museum London Ancient Greece is a unique and absorbing introduction to a glorious civilization.
- ISBN10 0863189091
- ISBN13 9780863189098
- Publish Date 17 July 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 24 March 2006
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Pearson Education Limited
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 64
- Language English