The World of Athens
Subtitle: an introduction to classical Athenian culture : background book.
Series: Joint Association of Classical Teachers' Greek course
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1984
Place of publication: Cambridge [Cambridgeshire]; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 407
Subjects: Athens (Greece) -- Civilization; Greece -- Civilization -- To 146 B.C
Description: The World of Athens is a serious, up-to-date account of the history and culture of fifth century Athens for adults, university students and sixth-formers with an intelligent interest in ancient Greece. The book, which is profusely illustrated, contains chapters on all aspects of the history, culture, values and achievements of Athenian life. Teachers and students of Reading Greek now have a full and instant guide to the cultural and historical topics in which the course is so diverse and rich. The book is essential for all users of Reading Greek.
Notes: Bibliography: p. xi-xii.
Includes indexes.