The Ancient Greeks For Dummies

Author : Stephen Batchelor
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781119998143

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The Ancient Greeks For Dummies by Stephen Batchelor Pdf

The civilisation of the Ancient Greeks has been immensely influential on the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science and arts of Western culture. As well as instigating itself as the birthplace of the Olympics, Ancient Greece is famous for its literature, philosophy, mythology and the beautiful architecture- to which thousands of tourists flock every year. This entertaining guide introduces readers to the amazing world of the Ancient Greeks. It offers a complete rundown of Greek history alongside fascinating insights into daily life in Ancient Greece and a captivating overview of Greek mythology. Readers will discover how this ancient culture came to be the cornerstone of Western civilisation and the enormous influence it has had on our language, politics, education, philosophy, science, arts and sport. The history of Ancient Greece remains a wide topic of interest, particularly renowned for its influential and diverse culture This basic guide will allow greater access to this vibrant area of study, and provide a distinct and light-hearted approach to this vast area history Covers dozens of topics, including; the early civilisations, war & fighting, home & family, day-to-day life and much, much more! About the author Steve Batchelor is a lecturer in Classics at Richmond College and has been teaching ancient history for 10 years. He has written reviews for various publications, including History Today, and he has also been involved in running guided historical tours of Greece.

Author : Dorothy Mills
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-21
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4064066430061

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The book of the ancient Greeks by Dorothy Mills Pdf

"The book of the ancient Greeks" by Dorothy Mills. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Amy Hackney Blackwell,Christopher W. Blackwell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781394187935

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Mythology For Dummies by Amy Hackney Blackwell,Christopher W. Blackwell Pdf

Discover (or rediscover!) history’s greatest myths and legends From Grendel and Beowulf to Poseidon, Medusa, and Hercules, the gods, monsters, and heroes of mythology are endlessly weird and fascinating. And if you’re looking for a helpful companion to this wild collection of creatures, humans, and deities, you’ve found it! Mythology For Dummies delivers the straight goods on history’s most popular myths, helping you make sense of even the most complicated ancient stories. You’ll learn about the origins of your favorite myths, their cultural impact, and more. Discover: The coolest mythological characters, including intrepid Odysseus, the volatile gods of Mount Olympus, and Thor and Loki How ancient mythology intersects with our daily lives in pop culture, high culture, and everything in between Mythological destinations, like Atlantis, and famous sites from Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology An engrossing guide to some of the most enduring and interesting tales from throughout history, Mythology For Dummies serves up the inside scoop on almost every myth or legend you’d care to learn more about.

Author : Philip S. Peek
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781800642577

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Ancient Greek I by Philip S. Peek Pdf

In this elementary textbook, Philip S. Peek draws on his twenty-five years of teaching experience to present the ancient Greek language in an imaginative and accessible way that promotes creativity, deep learning, and diversity. The course is built on three pillars: memory, analysis, and logic. Readers memorize the top 250 most frequently occurring ancient Greek words, the essential word endings, the eight parts of speech, and the grammatical concepts they will most frequently encounter when reading authentic ancient texts. Analysis and logic exercises enable the translation and parsing of genuine ancient Greek sentences, with compelling reading selections in English and in Greek offering starting points for contemplation, debate, and reflection. A series of embedded Learning Tips help teachers and students to think in practical and imaginative ways about how they learn. This combination of memory-based learning and concept- and skill-based learning gradually builds the confidence of the reader, teaching them how to learn by guiding them from a familiarity with the basics to proficiency in reading this beautiful language. Ancient Greek I: A 21st-Century Approach is written for high-school and university students, but is an instructive and rewarding text for anyone who wishes to learn ancient Greek.

Author : Moses I. Finley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Greece
ISBN : OCLC:58674827

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The Ancient Greeks by Moses I. Finley Pdf

Author : Guy de la Bedoyere
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781119997887

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The Romans For Dummies by Guy de la Bedoyere Pdf

"A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history." —Tony Robinson, star of Blackadder and Time Team This entertaining and informative guide is the perfect introduction to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, you'll discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of the greatest of all ancient civilizations and how its influence is felt around the world today. If you've tuned into any of several TV shows focused on Rome and want to learn more about this fascinating part of history, The Romans For Dummies is the book for you. Schoolteachers and lecturers looking for light-hearted inspiration for lessons will also benefit from this riotous Roman adventure chronicling the rise and fall of the Empire. The Romans For Dummies is an accessible guide written in plain English giving you the fascinating facts of this ancient civilization. You'll learn about the following (and more): How Roman society was divided into classes The assemblies that ruled Rome Why villas were important to the Romans Details about the Roman army, including a Roman soldier's equipment The wonder of Roman architecture, cities, roads, aqueducts, and sewers Everything you ever wanted to know about gladiators and then some The importance of Roman temples, shrines, and the gods How Rome became a republic, an empire, and then collapsed Additionally, you'll learn about turning points in Roman history, (mostly) good and (some) bad Romans, Rome’s greatest enemies, and great places to visit you won’t want to miss on your next Roman holiday. Grab a copy of The Romans For Dummies to discover this and so much more. Guy de la Bédoyère is a historian, archaeologist, and Roman expert, he is well known for his numerous books and appearances on TV, especially Channel 4's Time Team.

Author : Kris Bordessa
Publisher : Nomad Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781936749133

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TOOLS OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS by Kris Bordessa Pdf

Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid’s Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Greece explores the scientific discoveries, athletic innovations, engineering marvels, and innovative ideas created more than two thousand years ago. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, fascinating anecdotes, and fifteen hands-on activities, readers will learn how Greek innovations and ideas have shaped world history and our own world view.

Author : John Camp,Elizabeth Fisher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Greece
ISBN : 0500288747

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Exploring the World of the Ancient Greeks by John Camp,Elizabeth Fisher Pdf

"Tracing 3,500 years of ancient Greek culture . . . this survey reveals the myriad ways in which these people made unparalleled contributions to the rise of Western civilization."--Science News

Author : Edith Hall
Publisher : Random House
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Greece
ISBN : 9781847922588

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Introducing the Ancient Greeks by Edith Hall Pdf

Who were the ancient Greeks? They gave us democracy, philosophy, poetry, rational science, the joke. But what was it that enabled them to achieve so much? The ancient Greeks were a geographically disparate people whose civilization lasted over twenty centuries - and that made us who we are today. And here Edith Hall gives us a revelatory way of viewing this scattered people, identifying ten unique personality traits that she shows to be unique and central to the widespread ancient Greeks. Hall introduces a people who are inquisitive, articulate and open-minded but also rebellious, individualistic, competitive and hedonistic. They prize excellence above all things but love to laugh. And, central to their identity, they are seafarers whose relationship with the sea underpins every aspect of their society. Expertly researched and elegantly told, this indispensable introduction unveils a civilization of incomparable richness and a people of astounding complexity.

Author : Matthew Dillon,Lynda Garland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 0415471435

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The Ancient Greeks by Matthew Dillon,Lynda Garland Pdf

This text offers students a comprehensive introduction to the history and culture of the ancient Greek world 800-323 BC. It moves beyond political history to include social sections on women, religion and slaves.

Author : Steven Stavropoulos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Philosophy, Ancient
ISBN : 0760772908

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The Wisdom of the Ancient Greeks by Steven Stavropoulos Pdf

Author : Robert Garland
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313358159

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Daily Life of the Ancient Greeks by Robert Garland Pdf

Ancient Greece comes alive in this exploration of the daily lives of ordinary people-men and women, children and the elderly, slaves and foreigners, rich and poor. With new information drawn from the most current research, this volume presents a wealth of information on every aspect of ancient Greek life. Discover why it was more desirable to be a slave than a day laborer. Examine cooking methods and rules of ancient warfare. Uncover Greek mythology. Learn how Greeks foretold the future. Understand what life was like for women, and what prevailing attitudes were toward sexuality, marriage, and divorce. This volume brings ancient Greek life home to readers through a variety of anecdotes and primary source passages from contemporary authors, allowing comparison between the ancient world and modern life. A multitude of resources will engage students and interested readers, including a Making Connections feature which offers interactive and fun ideas for research assignments. The concluding chapter places the ancient world in the present, covering new interpretations like the movie 300, the founding of modern Greece, and the ways in which classical culture still affects our own. With over 60 illustrations, a timeline of events, a glossary of terms, and an extensive print and nonprint bibliography, this volume offers a unique and descriptive look at one of the most influential eras in human history.

Author : Izzi Howell
Publisher : Genius of the Ancients
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 077876592X

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The Genius of the Ancient Greeks by Izzi Howell Pdf

Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? Find out how the ancient Greeks organized their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transportation, and built their temples. Discover how their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theater, and sports still influence the way we live today.

Author : Esther Eidinow
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199277780

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Oracles, Curses, and Risk Among the Ancient Greeks by Esther Eidinow Pdf

A study of the question tablets from the oracle at Dodona and binding-curse tablets from across the ancient Greek world, These tablets reveal the hopes and anxieties of ordinary people, and help us to understand some of the ways in which they managed risk and uncertainty in their daily lives.

Author : Imogen Greenberg
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1847809510

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The Ancient Greeks by Imogen Greenberg Pdf

Learn everything you need to know about the Ancient Greeks, and some of the things they'd rather you didn't find out! Packed full of facts and witty asides, this book, which includes a fold-out map and timeline, uses comic strips to explore a different theme or topic on every spread. Created by graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg and her sister, Imogen Greenberg, the Discover… series offers a fresh and accessible entry point to history for children 8+.