Greek History For Young Readers (1912)

By Alice Zimmern

Book Overview

Greek History For Young Readers is a book written by Alice Zimmern and first published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history of ancient Greece, written specifically for young readers. It covers the major events and figures of Greek history, from the earliest times to the end of the classical period.The book is divided into chapters, with each chapter focusing on a particular period or topic. The chapters are arranged chronologically, beginning with the earliest civilizations in Greece and ending with the fall of Athens to Sparta. Along the way, the book covers the rise of the city-states, the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, and the conquests of Alexander the Great.Throughout the book, Zimmern provides detailed descriptions of the major events and figures of Greek history, as well as insights into the culture and society of ancient Greece. She also includes maps and illustrations to help young readers better understand the geography and architecture of the time.Overall, Greek History For Young Readers is an engaging and informative book that provides a solid introduction to the history of ancient Greece. It is ideal for young readers who are interested in history, or for anyone looking for a concise and accessible overview of this fascinating period of human history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166056384
• ISBN13: 9781166056384
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"