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Which genius ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the ancient Greeks organised their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transport and built their temples. Discover their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theatre and sport that have influenced the way we live today.

The Genius Of series helps children aged 9 plus to explore the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history. Titles in the 8-book series look at the genius of: the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons, the Benin Kingdom, the Maya, the Romans, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and the Vikings.



Table of Contents
  • 1: The Ancient Greeks
  • 2: City-states
  • 3: The Greek World
  • 4: Government
  • 5: Warfare
  • 6: Ships
  • 7: Architecture
  • 8: Writing
  • 9: Art
  • 10: Astronomy
  • 11: Medicine
  • 12: Theatre
  • 13: Sport
  • 14: Glossary
  • 15: Timeline
  • 16: Index and Further Information

The Genius of The Ancient Greeks

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      Publisher Hachette Children's Group
      Published 11 June 2020
      ISBN-13 9781445161228
      978-1445161228
      ISBN-10 1445161222
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books by Izzi Howell

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Which genius ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the ancient Greeks organised their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transport and built their temples. Discover their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theatre and sport that have influenced the way we live today.

      The Genius Of series helps children aged 9 plus to explore the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history. Titles in the 8-book series look at the genius of: the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons, the Benin Kingdom, the Maya, the Romans, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and the Vikings.



      Table of Contents
      • 1: The Ancient Greeks
      • 2: City-states
      • 3: The Greek World
      • 4: Government
      • 5: Warfare
      • 6: Ships
      • 7: Architecture
      • 8: Writing
      • 9: Art
      • 10: Astronomy
      • 11: Medicine
      • 12: Theatre
      • 13: Sport
      • 14: Glossary
      • 15: Timeline
      • 16: Index and Further Information

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