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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley LTD
ISBN-139780863189098
eBay Product ID (ePID)90040800
Product Key Features
Publication Year1997
SubjectHistory
Number of Pages64 Pages
Publication NameEyewitness Guide:37 Ancient Greece 1st Edition-Cased
TypeTextbook
AuthorEyewitness
Dimensions
Item Height226 mm
Item Weight564 g
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom