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National Geographic the Greeks by Diane Harris Cline

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National Geographic the Greeks

An Illustrated History

Diane Harris Cline

Disney Publishing Group · Print & ebook · June 7, 2016

Reading lane: Ancient Greece

On the culture that brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great, this lavishly illustrated reference about ancient Greece presents the amazing history through gripping stories; the rise and fall of the phenomenal empire; the powerful legacy left by ancient Greece for the modern world; and the new discoveries shedding light on these ancient people that are still so much with us.

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Why It Clicks

Illustrated history with cultural breadth and a steady, readable pace.

Come here for

  • National Geographic visual clarity
  • layered ancient-world context

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  • history, philosophy, military threads
  • giftable, display-friendly format

Book Details

Authors
Diane Harris Cline
Publisher
Disney Publishing Group
Published
June 7, 2016
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Ancient Greece · Ancient Warfare
Reading lane
Ancient Greece

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Publisher Categories

  • Ancient Greece

  • Ancient Warfare

  • Greek History

About This Book

On the culture that brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great, this lavishly illustrated reference about ancient Greece presents the amazing history through gripping stories; the rise and fall of the phenomenal empire; the powerful legacy left by ancient Greece for the modern world; and the new discoveries shedding light on these ancient people that are still so much with us. Even today, Greek art and architecture dominate our cities; modern milit...

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On the culture that brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great, this lavishly illustrated reference about ancient Greece presents the amazing history through gripping stories; the rise and fall of the phenomenal empire; the powerful legacy left by ancient Greece for the modern world; and the new discoveries shedding light on these ancient people that are still so much with us. Even today, Greek art and architecture dominate our cities; modern military strategists still study and employ Hellenic war tactics; Greek poetry, plays, and philosophy are widely read and enjoyed; and science, mathematics, medicine, and astronomy all build on the fundamentals of early Greek thinking. Included are fascinating insights into Greek island living, ancient social networking, and the extreme priority Greeks placed on athletic competition (warring city-states declared truces during the Olympic games). Learn of spectacular discoveries such as the Uluburun shipwreck, the earliest writing ever found in Europe, and buried palaces. A stunning treasure, this lushly-illustrated, uniquely comprehensive and accessible history of Ancient Greece is perfect for anyone interested in the origins of our modern world.

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