Living in Ancient Greece primarily focuses on an ""ideal"" period set some time in the Classical period of Perikles. This book examines all the aspects of daily life across all strata of Greek society, from the aristoi to the Metics and slaves; from food to religious beliefs. Coverage includes major Greek heroes, the mystery of oracles, festivals and their origins, fishing and farming, what Greeks ate, the training of athletes, and the importance of drama in daily life. This reference is a useful tool for students wanting to learn more about living in ancient Greece. Chapters include: A Land of Gods and Heroes; Living off Land and Sea; The Greek Family and Society; Greek Society and Politics; and Science and Arts.

 

This book is part of a book series called Living in the Ancient World .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Facts On File Inc .

Peter Harrison has written children's books on a range of historical subjects, from artists to inventions. Norman Bancroft Hunt has written about various ancient cultures, including several best-selling books about Native Americans.