how the Athenians and Spartans fought the Peloponnesian War
Hanson, Victor Davis
2005
Examines the twenty-seven-year Peloponnesian War that ended with the collapse of Athens to Sparta during the fifth century B.C., and describes the political background of the time, strategies and tactics imposed by both sides, and the parallels between the Peloponnesian War and modern-day conflicts.
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.
Presents twenty-five projects, activities, and experiments, using household products, centered on ancient Greece, illustrating its influence on modern life and covering topics such as housing, clothing, science, and food in the Mediterranean society.
Discusses the holidays and festivals that people in Greece celebrate each year, including family occasions, national holidays, and other events, as well as ancient traditions handed down from their ancestors and specific to their culture.
An English translation of the ancient Greek text that examines the lives of nine Greek statesmen and men of action, including Agesilaus, Pelopidas, Dion, Timoleon, Demosthenes, Phocion, Alexander, Demetrius, and Pyrrhus.