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What Life Was Like
What Life Was Like at the Dawn of Democracy: Classical Athens, 525-322 BC
Describes daily life in the golden age of Athens, and includes accounts of political, military, and philosophical innovations.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 1997
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January 15, 2020
Every successful museum exhibition I've ever designed or for which I consulted has driven its message(s) home by interspersing particular experiences within material designed as an overview. Books that succeed in injecting life blood into historical settings do the same, with personal anecdotes, a sort-of creative non-fiction. "What Life was Like: at the Dawn of Democracy," a Time-Life Book about Athens' Golden Age enlivens a pivotal period in ancient western history by focusing on the experiences of real or imagined personalities of the age.
For those interested in antiquity and human drama, I recommend this well-written volume, one of the "What Life Was Like" series I picked up in a used book store.
For those interested in antiquity and human drama, I recommend this well-written volume, one of the "What Life Was Like" series I picked up in a used book store.
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February 12, 2021My book review,
The book I’m reading is What Life was Like at the Dawn of Democracy. The book was written by the editors of Time life Books, Alexandria, and Virgina.
This book talks about the dawn of democracy. It takes place 525-322 BC, First it shows a time line of major events and each event, It start with height of the minoan civilization and ends with romes .completes its conquest of macedonia and greece. It also shows a map where it takes place its not really a history text book but its more of a bunch of stories on a time line. I liked this book because it had realism and was true but had story and wasn't like a boring textbook i rate this book 4 stars I like it
I recommend this book for people who like history but also like a story with action and information.
The book I’m reading is What Life was Like at the Dawn of Democracy. The book was written by the editors of Time life Books, Alexandria, and Virgina.
This book talks about the dawn of democracy. It takes place 525-322 BC, First it shows a time line of major events and each event, It start with height of the minoan civilization and ends with romes .completes its conquest of macedonia and greece. It also shows a map where it takes place its not really a history text book but its more of a bunch of stories on a time line. I liked this book because it had realism and was true but had story and wasn't like a boring textbook i rate this book 4 stars I like it
I recommend this book for people who like history but also like a story with action and information.
February 16, 2020
Surprisingly informative and engaging. There were additional details not covered in more straightforward descriptions of people and events. For what it is, this book deserves a nearly top rating.
May 9, 2021
Absolutely surprised me as a great book to read. Knowledge is weaved in so seamlessly in the stories. I enjoyed learning so much reading this book!
March 28, 2022
Historical snippets mixed with a few stories. Lots of great photos!
December 3, 2022
This excellent book tells the story of the ancient Greeks and covers all aspects of their lives. It is full of important and well-researched information, and is fascinating reading.
May 18, 2010
This book uses a story format to teach about life in ancient Athens. I enjoyed it and I think it will capture my children's attention.
January 22, 2018
Great addition to this series.
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