Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece / Edition 2

by Lesley Adkins, Roy A. Adkins

Overview

From the beginning of the Minoan civilization to the fall of the Greek states to the Romans by 30 B.C., this handy reference provides comprehensive access to over three millennia of ancient Greek history and archaeology. 179 halftones and linecuts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780816056590
Publisher:	Facts on File, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/28/2005
Series:	Handbook to Life Series
Edition description:	Updated
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Lesley and Roy A. Adkins are both professional archaeologists. They have written numerous books together including Dictionary of Roman Religion, An Introduction to Archaeology, and Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome.

Editorial Reviews

YAArranged by broad subject areas, this superior resource presents a comprehensive overview of Greek civilization. In addition to large-scale topics such as geography and the military, there is also much focus on what life was like for an individual of that era. The table of contents effectively serves as an outline to the broad themes; numerous subtopics are clearly defined under appropriate headings throughout. However, it is necessary to use the index to search for a specific detail and there may be several pages listed on one topic. The maps and diagrams are excellent; they are clear black-line drawings on a large scale that usually focus on a single topic. Although it is less thorough than the Oxford Classical Dictionary (Oxford, 1996), this title is a fine addition to reference or circulating collections.Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA

School Library Journal

Combining both archaeological and historical sources, the handbook covers three millennia of ancient Greek civilization, from the advent of the Minoan civilization in Crete to the Roman conquest in 30 BC. Chapters are ordered thematically and explore all aspects of life in ancient Greece: 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; and everyday life. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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