NEILS JENIFER

AVRA
Exciting new discovery! Archaeologists digging at Phaleron, the ancient port of Athens, have just unearthed the perfectly preserved skeleton of an ancient horse, buried in a racing position. (From thep publisher)...
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(P/B) THE BRITISH MUSEUM CONCISE INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT GREECE
This book is a lively and readable overview of the fascinating history of ancient Greece, from its earliest origins through to its legacy in the modern world. Beginning with the rediscovery of the Classical Greeks, the author then traces theirevolution from Bronze Age civilizations through the emergence of the city state, discussing topics such as writing and art, government and philosophy, warfare and hunting, trade and colonization, gods and heroes, entertainments and domestic life.This accessible book will appeal to a wide range of gene...
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(P/B) WOMEN IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
From the faithful wife to the powerful queen, the untouchable priestess to the high-living prostitute, the daily lives and roles of women in the ancient world of Greece and Rome, Egypt and the Near East were fascinating and varied, often going beyond the traditional view of "a woman's place". Through themes such as domestic life, religion, work, mothers and mourners, stereotypes, costume and the body, this lively book explores the traditions and trends of different cultures, using intriguing juxtapositions of images to compare and contrast...
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(P/B) COMING OF AGE IN ANCIENT GREECE