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How did a volcanic eruption put an end to Minoan civilization? What crops did the Ancient Greeks grow? How did city states form around the Greek empire? Geography Matters in Ancient Greece looks at how the Greek Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Greek life through its geography. Read about how the hot climate affected the crops that Greeks could grow and the housing and clothing they needed how the Mycenaeans were able to protect themselves from attackers by using the natural features of their landscape and their natural resources of stone and how its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea helped the Greek Empire in trading and in strengthening their military might.

Chronicles the life and career of Sacrates who was a Greek philosopher.

Chronicles the life and career of Alexander the Great, who became a great soldier, united Greece under one ruler, battled in Asia and more.

Examines the military history of the Greek world from the Greco-Persian Wars through the conquests of Alexander the Great, discussing how warfare tactics and politics influenced Greek culture and still influence the western world and its Greco-Roman culture.

"Mikis is thrilled when his grandfather buys a new donkey, but soon begins to worry that he is overworking the animal"--Provided by publisher.

A fictionalized account of Alexander's efforts to take the city of Halicarnassus in 334 B.C.

Presents more than four hundred Greek recipes, accompanied by holiday menus, guides to kitchen techniques and the Greek pantry, and information on such aspects of Greek culture as superstitions and legends, celebrations, and ceremonies.

Examines ancient Greek thought and their beliefs about knowledge, with sections on the following topics: philosophy, politics, the pursuit of knowledge, major figures, and currents of thought.