Ancient Greece
By: Jane Bingham adapted from an original text by Stewart Ross
Edition: Differentiated ed.
Series: Rich and poor
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780749690441
Subjects: Rich people; Poor; Social conditions; Juvenile literature; History
Other titles: Rich and poor in ancient Greece
Description: Compares and contrasts the experiences of rich and poor in ancient Greece. Wealthy Greeks received a good education and spent their leisure time keeping fit, going to the theatre or thinking about the world around them. Poor Greeks could not read or write and had little leisure time, but enjoyed listening to stories about gods and heroes. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Notes: Previous edition: 2005.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Rich and poor; title: Houses and homes; title: Family life; title: Clothing and jewellery; title: Food and feasts; title: health and mdicine; title: Education and tranining; title: Work; title: Theatre and entertainment; title: Fitness and sport; title: Government and the law; title: Gods and goddesses; title: War and warriors.