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The Little Book of Ancient Greece

A Pocket Guide to an Epic Civilization, Including Key Events, People, Trivia and More
By Summersdale Publishers
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If you've ever been curious about the rich culture and vibrant history of Ancient Greece, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of this epic civilization. Although they lived over 2,000 years ago, the echoes of the Ancient Greeks can still be heard, loud... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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The Little Book of Ancient Greece

If you've ever been curious about the rich culture and vibrant history of Ancient Greece, dive into this small but mighty tour of the highlights of this epic civilization. From warfare and politics, to art, culture and everyday life, uncover the key events, people and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.

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If you've ever been curious about the rich culture and vibrant history of Ancient Greece, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of this epic civilization.

Although they lived over 2,000 years ago, the echoes of the Ancient Greeks can still be heard, loud and clear, today. From warfare and politics, to art, culture, and everyday life, uncover their history with this fascinating little book, in which you will find the following and much more:

  • A whistle-stop tour of the Ancient Greek timeline, from the Mycenaean civilization to the Roman conquest.
  • Profiles of some of the most influential figures in politics, art, and culture, from Homer to Pericles to Sappho.
  • An insight into the daily life of an Ancient Greek citizen.
  • The influence of Ancient Greece on the modern day, from democracy to the Olympics.

In this pocket-sized window into the past, discover the key events, people, and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837995356

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Summersdale Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 106.0mm

Height: 146.0mm

Weight: 166g

Pages: 144

Collections

Ancient & Classical History History & Military Non-Fiction Summersdale Publishers

About the Author

Peter Salmon is a UK writer. His biography of the French philosopher Jacques Derrida, An Event, Perhaps, was described by The Times as 'Thrilling' and Prospect Magazine as 'Brilliant'.

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