Greece: A Primary Source Cultural Guide

By Maura Ellyn

Follow the fascinating course of history from classical Greece to the development of the modern nation in this fascinating portrait of Greek culture. From the most well-known temples and ruins of ancient Athens, Crete, and Delphi, to the contemporary disputes on the Island of Cyprus, students will gain an impressive understanding of Greek culture through the use of thought-provoking primary source material. Greece: A Primary Source Cultural Guide illuminates the origins of Greek mythology, examines ancient historical conflicts, and allows students a chance to glimpse such remarkable structures as the Parthenon and Acropolis alongside a comprehensive examination of the country, its people, and its influential artistic achievements.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823939995
• ISBN13: 9780823939992
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 8