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Illustrated journey through Ancient Greek life.
If you're intrigued by mythology and history, this book is a delightful dive into the grandeur of Ancient Greece. The vivid illustrations and rich facts will make you feel as though you're walking among legends and gods. It's not just informative, it's an immersive experience – perfect for anyone with a thirst for ancient cultures.
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ISBN: 9780863189098
Authors:
Anne Pearson
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Date of Publication: 1994-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 443 readers)
Description
This book tells the story of ancient Greece - its history, culture, architecture, politics, wars, the myths and legends, the people and the details of their daily lives. It contains specially commissioned photo-collections assembled from many sources including specialist and private collections, museums and the natural world - compiled in association with The British Museum. The photographs feature armour, jewellery, buildings, marble statues, farm implements, clay tablets, children's toys, plus full-colour maps, models and reconstructions.
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Illustrated journey through Ancient Greek life.
If you're intrigued by mythology and history, this book is a delightful dive into the grandeur of Ancient Greece. The vivid illustrations and rich facts will make you feel as though you're walking among legends and gods. It's not just informative, it's an immersive experience – perfect for anyone with a thirst for ancient cultures.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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