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pp. 229.remainder mark on the top of the book.”Packed with useful facts, including a timeline, a “mythology for dummies,” a who’s who, a guide to Homer’s epics, and a handy map for those struggling to know their Lemnos from their Lesbos, It’s All Greek to Me is an entertaining and insightful tour through the world of the ancient Greeks. Why are some laws Draconian? What is an Achilles’ heel? Why were the Spartans spartan? Charlotte Higgins provides these answers and more, arming average readers with the knowledge they need to understand the Greeks and their tremendous contributions to our lives. This book aims to unlock the richness of a fascinating culture and place it where it should bein the mainstream of life. “
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| ISBN | 0061804002 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780061804007 | |
| Number of pages | 229 | |
| Original Title | It's All Greek To Me: From Homer to the Hippocratic Oath, How Ancient Greece Has Shaped Our World | |
| Published Date | 2010 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | Hardcover | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | New York | |
| Edition | Second | |
| Category: | Ancient History | |
| Authors: | Charlotte Higgins, Norman Snider | |
| Publisher: | Harpercollins |
pp. 229.remainder mark on the top of the book.”Packed with useful facts, including a timeline, a “mythology for dummies,” a who’s who, a guide to Homer’s epics, and a handy map for those struggling to know their Lemnos from their Lesbos, It’s All Greek to Me is an entertaining and insightful tour through the world of the ancient Greeks. Why are some laws Draconian? What is an Achilles’ heel? Why were the Spartans spartan? Charlotte Higgins provides these answers and more, arming average readers with the knowledge they need to understand the Greeks and their tremendous contributions to our lives. This book aims to unlock the richness of a fascinating culture and place it where it should bein the mainstream of life. “
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
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