The World of Athens is a serious, up-to-date account of the history and culture of fifth century Athens for adults, university students and sixth-formers with an intelligent interest in ancient Greece. The book, which is profusely illustrated, contains chapters on all aspects of the history, culture, values and achievements of Athenian life. Teachers and students of Reading Greek now have a full and instant guide to the cultural and historical topics in which the course is so diverse and rich. The book is essential for all users of Reading Greek.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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Good resource for Athenian society,
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While this book covers the usual subjects like geography, religion, social apects, the wars etc., it gives enough information on everything to be the one book on classical Athens that you should have as a reference guide to further study. I used this booking when studying 5th century Athens and found that other books added to the information I got from it, but did not equal or replace its content.
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That is the best written history book I've read. The book really kept me concentrated on it for a long time with it's lively and information-rich structure. Book deals with nearly all aspects of life in Athens: political, economical, art, religious, classes, slaves, important people at the time. I would recommend to anyone who likes history generally or anybody who wants a good intro to ancient greeks especially Athens.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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One of the best reference books I own,
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"The World of Athens" presents a history of Athens in a well organized format. Covers all aspects of Athenian history from geography to wars to politics. It is one of my most valued reference books.
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In 480 the Persians destroyed the city of Athens but later in the same year found themselves unexpectedly defeated in a naval battle off the island of Salamis. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Peloponnesian War, Old Comedy, Black Sea, Oedipus Tyrannus, Constitution of Athens, Great Panathenaia, Persian Wars, Against Neaira, Asia Minor, King of Persia, New Comedy, Athenian Acropolis, Libation Bearers, Long Walls, Olympian Zeus, Philip of Macedon New!
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In 480 the Persians destroyed the city of Athens but later in the same year found themselves unexpectedly defeated in a naval battle off the island of Salamis. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Peloponnesian War, Old Comedy, Black Sea, Oedipus Tyrannus, Constitution of Athens, Great Panathenaia, Persian Wars, Against Neaira, Asia Minor, King of Persia, New Comedy, Athenian Acropolis, Libation Bearers, Long Walls, Olympian Zeus, Philip of Macedon New!
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- The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides on 35 pages
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- Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities: 1976-79 No. 1: New Acquisitions (Occasional Paper) by K.S. Painter on 5 pages
- The Persian Wars (Modern Library College Editions) by Herodotus on 4 pages
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