Rich and poor in Ancient Greece
By: Stewart Ross
Series: Rich and poor in
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780749659547; 9780749676391
Subjects: Social conditions; Social classes; Civilization; Juvenile literature; History
Other titles: Anicient 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: Includes bibliographical references and 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 medicine; title: Education and training; title: Work; title: Theatre and entertainment; title: Fitness and sports; title: Government and the law; title: Gods and Goddesses; title: War and warriors.