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Describes what life was like in ancient Greece, discussing such aspects as meals, the army, theater, and sports. ... Read more

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Offers a guide to the history and art of ancient Greece through the drawings and illustrations found on decorated vases, tombs, palaces, temples, and sculptures of the time. Also gives instructions on how to draw like the ancient Greeks. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:CHAP. XXIV.Accusation of Socrates. — Artifices of his Accusers. — His Defence — Condemnation — Address to the Judges.— His Conversation in Prison — and Death, -Transient Persecution of his Disciples. — Writings of Cebes — JEschints. — State of Philosophy — of the Fine Arts — of Literature. — Herodotus — Thucydides—Xenophon. — Transition to the public Transactions of Greece. — The Spartans invade Elis. — The Messenians driven, from Greece. — History of Cyrene — of Sicily. — War rvith Carthage. — Siege of Agrigentum. — Reign of Dionysius. — Sicily tkejirst Province of Rome.IT were well for the honour of Athens, if nonec Hap. but the cruel abettors of an aristocratical fac- J™, tion had experienced the unjust rigour, of its tribunals. But among the first memorable transac-Accustion oftions, after the re-establishment of democracy, Socrates. happened the trial and condemnation of Socrates ; xci!"?.' a man guiltless of every offence but that ofdis-A. gracing, by his illustrious merit, the vices and follies of his contemporaries. His death sealed the inimitable virtues of his useful and honourable life ; it seemed to be bestowed as a favour, not inflicted as a punishment ; since, had Socrates,Chap. who had already passed his seventieth year yielded xxIV- to the decays of nature, bis fame would have descended less splendid, certainly more doubtful, to posterity.Principal The remote cause of his persecution was the thatnwL ludicrous" farce of Aristophanes, entitled " The "r' Clouds;" to which we bad occasion formerly to allude. In this infamous performance, Socrates is introduced denying the religion of his country, corrupting the morals of his disciples, and professing the odious arts of sophistry and chicane. The envy of a licentious people, which ever attend... ... Read more

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This book reveals just how much archaeology has taught us about the ancient Greeks: how they lived, what they wore, their beliefs, traditions, inventiveness and skill. It explores the latest archaeological techniques and questions how we can preserve monuments and treasures for future generations. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1829Original Publisher: D.A. TalboysSubjects: GreeceHistory / Ancient / GeneralHistory / Ancient / GreeceHistory / Europe / GreeceNotes: This is a black and white OCR reprint of the original. It has no illustrations and there may be typos or missing text.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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Contents include: PREFACE . .I. DARKNESS AND LIGHT 13 II. FARMER, TOWNSMAN AND MARINER 26 III. - BODY AND MIND 34 IV. FROM OLIGARCHY TO DEMOCRACY 45 V. UNITY OR ANNIHILATION 56 VI. THE AGE OF PERICLES 68 Vn. THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR . . . . i< x5 VIII. - DEMOCRACY'S BALANCE-SHEET 124 IX. CHANGING TIMES 135 X. THE BREAK-UP OF GREECE 151 XI. MACEDON AND PERSIA 159 XII. HELLENISTIC CULTURE 169 V XIII. THE GREEK GENIUS i? 9 List of Illustrations FULL PAGE PLATES ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE TEXT LADY OF MYCEN^ AN TIMES Page 17 A GREEK Smp 31 A TRAGIC ACTOR 85 A GREEK TEACHER 93 A LYRE LESSON >. . 102 A GREEK WORKING BOY 126 PEDAGOGUE AND His CHARGE 127 A GREEK LADY OF THE FIFTH CENTURY 129 FIRST-AID ON THE BATTLEFIELD . . . . . . . . 172 A SURGICAL OPERATION 173 GREEK LADY OF ALEXANDRIAN TIMES 175 GOTHIC ARCH AND CLASSICAL PORCH 184 WORSHIP AT BACCHUS' SHRINE 192 MOURNERS AT A TOMB ..'..'** 193 MAP OF ANCIENT GREECE . . . . Front end-paper CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE . . . . . . . . Back end-paper. PREFACE: In Greek History, someone has said, little that happened mattered much; it was what the Greeks thought that counted. This, broadly speaking, is the truth; and here I have tried to lay the main emphasis on Greek ideas, setting them against the background of historic events. Obviously the best clue to their understanding is to be found in what the Greeks them selves wrote; and, though no English version can be an adequate substitute, I have given in translation whatever passages appear to me most revealing. With these it has been my object to convey effectively the author's meaning rather than slavishly to reproduce his phraseology; and I have taken, I confess, some liberty with the task, abbreviating by frequent omissions of words, clauses and even whole sentences, occasionally elaborating to bring out the full sense, and above all recasting the original syntactic construction in approximation to our own modern idiom. In the illustrations, similarly, I have here and there allowed myself the licence of reconstruction when details have suffered through accident or age. C. E. R.INTRODUCTION: Nothing moves in the world, it has been said, which is not Greek in origin. Yes, but, the critic replies, the lesson has been learnt long since: whatever matters in Classical Culture is by now absorbed into the life-blood of our civilization; further study of it seems superfluous. This is wholly to misconceive the function and influence of the Classical spirit. Throughout the centuries Greek thought has displayed an unfailing capacity to kindle thought in others, and there is scarcely a turning-point in Western history at which its explosive force has not been at work. First it broke through the cramping walls of the small Greek states which bred it, and diffused itself into the larger atmosphere of Alexander's Empire, transforming the whole life and outlook of the Near East. Next it penetrated the mind of Rome, shatt ... Read more

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Corn is a generic term for grain
I was also confused by the use of the word "corn" in both this book and in books written about the Romans.But, according to the dictionary, the word "corn" dates from at least the 12th Century and derives from the Norse "korn" which means a cereal grain.The local staple crop was called corn, whether it was actually oats, barley, or wheat.The correct word for the Native American variety that we eat today is "maize."Robinson is a foremost authority on the Greeks.He probably chose to use the term corn either because the staple crop of the Greek world changed depending on location or because he was not sure exactly which grain it was.I bought this book used for 25 cents many years ago.It has fallen apart.It is such a classic that I want to read it again and need a new copy.It's only fault is that it is now dated.

If details are wrong...
Most of the way through the book; it's a good read, and interesting. On the other hand, the author four or five times has referred to how the Greeks, or sometimes the Athenians, did not grow enough food, so they imported corn from Egypt, the Black Sea area, etc.
Mr. Robinson, corn is indigenous to the Americas and did not make it to Europe until the 16th century. If you are wrong in a basic detail like that, how much can I trust the other details and "facts" in the book? ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The paperback edition of Ancient Greece, part of the History Detective series, is a great fact book with an exciting 16-page mystery adventure at the end. The first 48 pages are packed with interesting details of life in ancient Greece and comes complete with full colour illustrations reconstructing how ancient Greeks lived and photographs of evidence they left behind. Using the facts, children have to unravel exactly what happened at the 'Theatre of Fools' - there are clues to spot, suspects to follow, and questions to be answered. ... Read more

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great overview
This is a easy read, better then Usbourne.
The illusrations are great and covers important figures,
religion, government,science, sports,daily life, arts,
everything. Then it finishes with a mystery for review.
Sure to keep kids and adults interested. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 3, pt. 2; Original Publisher: Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies; Publication date: 1820; Subjects: Greece; History / Ancient / General; History / Ancient / Greece; History / Europe / Greece; Travel / Europe / Greece; ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more