The Story of the Greeks

by H. A. Guerber

Overview

This survey of ancient Greece introduces students to the myths of Icarus and Oedipus, as well as historical figures like Socrates and Alexander the Great.

In The Story of the Greeks, historian and mythologist H. A. Guerber presents an engaging overview of ancient Greek life, from the earliest inhabitants of the Greek peninsula to its eventual conquest by Rome. Written specifically for students, Guerber focuses her narrative on significant individuals and the roles they played in history. She also covers important Greek myths and the meanings they had for the people of the time.

From mythical origin stories to the founding and development of Greek city-states, Guerber tells of the Peloponnesian War and Spartan military domination; the great Athenian philosophers, Socrates and Plato; the rise of Macedon under Philip and his son Alexander the Great; Ancient Greek drama; the Olympic Games; the Colossus of Rhodes; and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781504063197
Publisher:	Open Road Media
Publication date:	05/12/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	278
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

H. A. Guerber was a teacher and an author of many books, most of which were lively retellings of myths, legends, folklore, plays, epic poetry, operas, and history. Guerber was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, in 1859. Guerber was the third child of five and never married. She kept her maiden name all of her life and lived with her parents and siblings. She died in 1929.
H. A. Guerber was a teacher and an author of many books, most of which were lively retellings of myths, legends, folklore, plays, epic poetry, operas, and history. Guerber was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, in 1859. Guerber was the third child of five and never married. She kept her maiden name all of her life and lived with her parents and siblings. She died in 1929.