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Title: A Year in the Life of Ancient Greece Condition: New Subtitle: The Real Lives of the People Who Lived There Author: Philip Matyszak Format: Hardback ISBN-10: 1789293030 EAN: 9781789293036 ISBN: 9781789293036 Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Genre: History Topic: Fiction, Historical Fiction Release Date: 10/06/2021 Description: Experience a remarkable year among the real people of ancient Greece, as they prepare for the most important event in their calendar.
It is 248 BC, the year of the 133rd Olympic Games. At this time the Hellenistic world is at its peak, with Greek settlements spread across the Middle East, Egypt and Spain. As ever, the world is politically troubled, with Rome locked in a war with Carthage and a major conflict brewing between Egypt and Syria. However, ordinary people are still preoccupied with the crops, household affairs – and in some cases, with winning an Olympic crown.
Starting at the autumn equinox, in this imagined account of a year in the life of eight fascinating characters, Philip Matyszak reveals what life was really like at this time. Rather than focusing on the kings and generals from the histories of Thucydides and Polybius, we are invited into the homes of ordinary Greek citizens. From the diplomat who is using the Games as a cover to engage in political skulduggery to the sprinter who dreams of glory, A Year in the Life of Ancient Greece takes us through a dramatic twelve months to reveal the opportunities and the perils of everyday life during this period. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 198mm Item Length: 129mm Item Width: 23mm Release Year: 2021 Missing Information?
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