Life in Ancient Greece - John Green

Life in Ancient Greece by John Green and Stanley Appelbaum presents a richly illustrated look at Athens in the 5th and 4th centuries B.C. This paperback edition from Dover Publications Inc includes detailed captions to accompany each illustration.

Key details

• Authors: John Green and Stanley Appelbaum
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 48
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 1 February 2000
• ISBN: 9780486275093

Synopsis

More than 40 carefully rendered illustrations capture scenes from Athenian life across the 5th and 4th centuries B.C., from the building of the Parthenon to a performance of Oedipus Rex. The selection also includes a torchlight wedding procession, children at play, Socrates’ trial, the Olympian games, and Aristotle tutoring the young Alexander of Macedonia, among other moments.

Each image is supported by a detailed caption, adding context to what is shown and guiding the reader through the period.

Rackhams Reference : CK85LRMLWR