Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece

Ancient Greek culture was the product of centuries of change, resulting in a complex network of city-states whose legacy exerts a profound influence on modern Western civilization. Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece, Updated Edition explores three millennia of ancient Greek history and archaeology, from the advent of the Minoan civilization in Crete to the Roman conquest in 30 B.C.E. Organized thematically, the handbook covers all aspects of life in ancient Greece, including: Civilizations, city-states, and empires, Rulers and leaders, Military affairs, Geography of the Greek world, Economy, trade, and transport, Towns and countryside, Written evidence, Religion and mythology, Art, science, and philosophy, Everyday life.Adkins, Lesley is the author of 'Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece', published 2005 under ISBN 9780816056590 and ISBN 0816056595.