Contains thirty-five groups of essays, each of which includes an overview of an issue related to Classical antiquity and classical studies, including Greeks and Romans, followed by two or more opposing opinions, arranged alphabetically by topic.
There’s more to ancient Greece than Athens and Sparta. Readers explore the history and culture of ancient Greece through the landmark archaeological finds that have taken place in the region. The chronological arrangement of the text allows readers to trace the civilization’s development from the days of the Minoan and Mycene through the end of antiquity. Readers will delight in reading about the first Olympic games, the Acropolis, and more.
Provides an overview of the fashion and dress, diet, hygiene, medicine, and other cultural aspects of ancient Greece, from the glorious to the totally gross.
Text and illustrations introduce readers to the kinds of entertainment, diet, and medicine of the ancient Greeks that could be considered "gross" today.