{"product_id":"the-ancient-greeks-for-dummies-paperback","title":"The Ancient Greeks for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Batchelor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe civilisation of the Ancient Greeks has been immensely influential on the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science and arts of Western culture. As well as instigating itself as the birthplace of the Olympics, Ancient Greece is famous for its literature, philosophy, mythology and the beautiful architecture- to which thousands of tourists flock every year. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis entertaining guide introduces readers to the amazing world of the Ancient Greeks. It offers a complete rundown of Greek history alongside fascinating insights into daily life in Ancient Greece and a captivating overview of Greek mythology. Readers will discover how this ancient culture came to be the cornerstone of Western civilisation and the enormous influence it has had on our language, politics, education, philosophy, science, arts and sport.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe history of Ancient Greece remains a wide topic of interest, particularly renowned for its influential and diverse culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis basic guide will allow greater access to this vibrant area of study, and provide a distinct and light-hearted approach to this vast area history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers dozens of topics, including; the early civilisations, war \u0026amp; fighting, home \u0026amp; family, day-to-day life and much, much more \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Batchelor\u003c\/b\u003e is a lecturer in Classics at Richmond College and has been teaching ancient history for 10 years. He has written reviews for various publications, including \u003ci\u003eHistory Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has also been involved in running guided historical tours of Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet to grips with ancient Greek mythology and philosophy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUncover the cornerstone of western civilisation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf ancient history is all Greek to you, then this is the lively and straight-talking guide you've been waiting for. From academics and athletes, wars and warriors, to Athens and epic empire building, Ancient Greeks For Dummies introduces you to the fascinating history and culture of ancient Greece. You'll discover who the ancient Greeks were, where they came from, how they lived, and how their influence can still be felt around the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the ancient Greeks created civilisation as we know it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreek gods and heroic mythology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat made Alexander so great\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe lasting legacy of ancient Greek philosophy and science\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat Greek inventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations in plain English\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Get in, get out' information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIcons and other navigational aids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTear-out cheat sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA dash of humour and fun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet Smart! @\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ewww.dummies.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind listings of all our books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose from many different subject categories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowse our free articles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Batchelor\u003c\/b\u003e is a lecturer in Ancient History and Classical Studies. 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