In Search of the Greeks

by Renshaw, James

• ISBN13: 9781853996993
• ISBN10: 1853996998
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-16
• Publisher: Bristol Classical Pr

Summary

In Search of the Greeks is a lively introduction to the societies of Classical Greece written specifically for students and teachers of Classical Civilisation at GCSE. No comparable textbook exists at this level. · Introduces six key areas of ancient Greece: Greek Religion; the Ancient Olympic Games; Athenian Drama; Athenian Society; Athenian Democracy; Sparta. · Extensive use of is made of ancient sources. · Illustrated with over 100 photographs, maps and plans. · Review questions challenge students to read further and reflect on some of the most important social, political and cultural issues of classical Greece. · Many topics raise issues of contemporary relevance, e.g. forced marriage, women wearing the veil, the rights of citizens in a democracy, democratic leaders convincing their people to vote for a controversial war. · Appendixes on Attica and Athens; Greek currency values; Greek musical instruments; the Greek calendar. · The book will also be of considerable interest to those teaching and taking drama courses and citizenship classes.

Author Biography

James Renshaw is Head of Classics at Colet Court and teacher of Classics at St. Paul's School, London.

Table of Contents

Notes on the Text
Greek Religion	p. 1
The Ancient Olympic Games	p. 53
Athenian Drama	p. 91
Athenian Society	p. 129
Athenian Democracy	p. 175
Sparta	p. 223
Chronology	p. 269
Appendixes
Attica and Athens	p. 270
Greek Currency Values	p. 275
The Greek Calendar	p. 277
Greek Musical Instruments	p. 278
Maps
The Greek World	p. 280
Greece, the Aegean and Western Asia Minor	p. 281
Regions of Mainland Greece	p. 282
Mainland Greece	p. 283
Attica	p. 284
5th century Athens	p. 285
The Athenian Acropolis	p. 286
Index	p. 287
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