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Explores successfully the heritage of the Mycenaean Greeks, the Hellenic Greeks, the Byzantine Greeks, and the Modern Greeks.

"Of all the world's ancient civilisations, it is perhaps Ancient Greece that has the strongest hold over the modern imagination. The history, philosophy and literature continue to intrigue and enthral. Now John Hazel has compiled the definitive biographical guide to the Greek and Hellenistic world from 750 BC to the end of the Roman Empire. Subjects covered include: philosophers such as Socrates and Plato; poets, including Sappho and Sophocles; monarchs and warriors from Alexander the Great to the brilliant Theban general Epaminondas; and memorably infamous figures such as the traitor Ephalites and Alexander's corrupt treasurer Harpalus."--BOOK JACKET.

More than 300 pieces of classical literature, primarily Greek but also some Roman.

"Matthew Spear, a young Greek-American curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, meets the lovely Ana Kessler, a sometime art dealer who has inherited an impressive collection from her mysterious grandfather. Matthew soon discovers that the jewel of the old man's cache is none other than the Holy Mother of Katarini--a sacred icon long thought destroyed in a fire. But while Matthew recognizes the icon's value as a work of art--and a star in his crown if he can add it to the museum's collection--he soon discovers that it carries a far greater significance to numerous people, including his own grandfather and godfather."--book jacket.

From humble beginnings, Phano rises to become one of ancient Athens' most powerful citizens through her marriage to Theo, but they both have powerful enemies who don't share their political views.

Chronicles the history of Athens and includes information about how the city's art, religion, culture, and politics changed throughout history.

A biography of early nineteenth-century English poet George Gordon, sixth Lord Byron, focusing on the emotional, physical, and creative significance of the country of Greece on the poet's life and work.

When twelve-year-old Cassidy Barnett appears on her parent's television show, she discovers that it is impossible to evade the paparazzi.

Describes what typical ancient Greek homes were like and how they are different from the homes in which we now live.