The classical Greek civilization is the cornerstone of Western
civilization today. The Greeks invented and developed everything
from logic and democracy to rhetoric, drama, and philosophy. Empire
of Ancient Greece, Revised Edition chronicles the remarkable legacy
of the Greeks, as well as the diversity of their societies--from
the thriving democracy of Athens to the militarism of Sparta to the
oligarchy of Thrace. It explores the conditions that made it
possible for the ancient Greeks to develop a culture that set the
foundation for our intellectual lives today, and explains why Greek
power eventually declined. Everyday life in ancient Greece, from
the wealthy citizens who grappled in the Olympic arena to the
farmers who found 50 different ways to use olive oil, is also
examined. Connections in our own world to the ancient Greeks are
numerous, including the Olympics, much of our classical literature,
the scientific method, architecture, and many English words.
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