Handbook To Life In Ancient Greece, Updated Edition (Facts on File Library of World History)

This handy reference provides comprehensive access to over three millennia of ancient Greek history and archaeology, from the beginning of the Minoan civilization to the fall of the Greek states to the Romans by 30 BC. Clear, authoritative, and highly organized, the Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece provides an engaging look at a civilization that once stretched from what is now modern Greece, to Spain, India, and beyond; a civilization that has had an enormous and lasting influence on the development of myriad aspects of Western culture, from philosophy and medicine to democracy and town planning. The thematically arranged chapters cover an exhaustive range of topics: armies and weapons, rulers from Alexander the Great to Xerxes, the rise and fall of numerous city-states, notably Sparta and Athens, agriculture, architectural styles, craft industries, religious festivals, deities, travel and transport, mythological figures, even Greek concepts of the afterlife. The guide includes a wide-ranging bibliography for each chapter, as well as over 180 maps, photographs, and line drawings. Combining both archaeological and historical evidence, the Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece is essential reading for anyone interested in Greek history, the classics, or an overview of the Greek period. Handbook To Life In Ancient Greece, Updated Edition Provides A Clear Authoritative Look At A Society Whose Art Literature And Philosophy Have Profoundly Influenced Western Civilization. Written By Two Successful And Practicing Archaeologists, Handbook To Life In Ancient Greece, Updated Edition Encompasses All Aspects Of Ancient Greek Lifefrom The Beginnings Of The Minoan Civilization In Crete To The Final Defeat By The Roman World In 30 Bce. Organized In The Highly Accessible Format Of The Handbook To Life Series, This Lively Reference Provides An Authoritative Look At This Ancient Culture. The Updated Edition Brings This Valuable Book Completely Up To Date, Including Information From The Countless Books And Journals Published On The Subject Since 1995, As Well As 30 New Images And Maps. An Important Update To The Subject, This Comprehensive Resource Covers All Aspects Of Life In This Ancient Civilization. Coverage Includes Government, Religion, Music, Art And Visual Culture, Architecture, Literature, Warfare, Commerce, Exploration, Science, Education, And Daily Life. Gathers Information On Leaders, The Military, Economy, Industry, Commerce, Towns, Architecture, The Greek Language, Literature, Religion, Myths, Art, Philosophy, Science, And Everyday Life. Civilizations, City-states And Empires -- Rulers And Leaders -- Military Affairs -- Geography Of The Greek World -- Economy, Trade And Transport -- Towns And Countryside -- Written Evidence -- Religion And Mythology -- Art, Science And Philosophy -- Everyday Life -- Bibliography -- Index. Lesley Adkins And Roy A. Adkins. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 467-480) And Index. Contents......Page 4 Acknowledgments......Page 7 Introduction......Page 8 List of Illustrations......Page 10 List of Tables......Page 14 1: Civilizations, City-States and Empires......Page 16 2: Rulers and Leaders......Page 58 3: Military Affairs......Page 108 4: Geography of the Greek World......Page 150 5: Economy, Trade and Transport......Page 200 6: Towns and Countryside......Page 236 7: Written Evidence......Page 272 8: Religion and Mythology......Page 324 9: Art, Science and Philosophy......Page 406 10: Everyday Life......Page 454 Bibliography......Page 482 Index......Page 496 Contents 4 Acknowledgments 7 Introduction 8 List of Maps 10 List of Illustrations 10 List of Tables 14 1: Civilizations, City-States and Empires 16 2: Rulers and Leaders 58 3: Military Affairs 108 4: Geography of the Greek World 150 5: Economy, Trade and Transport 200 6: Towns and Countryside 236 7: Written Evidence 272 8: Religion and Mythology 324 9: Art, Science and Philosophy 406 10: Everyday Life 454 Bibliography 482 Index 496