Ancient Greece
4 total works
Examines the history, people, city-states, government, social structure, home and school life, clothing, meals, sports and games, religion, and daily activities of ancient Greece.
Offering insights into the importance of ancient Greek culture on people today, this book transports the reader back to 100BC to find out about the beginnings of the Olympics. The kinds of sport played, the methods of training, and the judging of the games are also discussed.
A history of ancient Greek drama including discussion of the drama competition, Oedipus the King, actors and the chorus, playwrights, and the legacy of Greece.