What Life was Like at the Dawn of Democracy: Classical Athens, 525-322 BCPortrays Athens at the height of the Golden Age. Covers the everyday lives of the citizens, women, foriegners and slaves. Examines training of the mind and the body, development of democracy, influence of various heroes and the gods of Mt. Olympus. Details Greek accomplishments in art, drama, sports, medicine, and philosophy. |
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