The Technology of Ancient GreeceCavendish Square Publishing, LLC, 15 déc. 2016 - 64 pages Ancient Greece was a place of culture and innovation. Throughout many millennia, Greeks played a role in developing unique systems, objects, and concepts, many of which are still used today. This book examines the history of Ancient Greece and its contributions to society, past and present. |
Table des matières
Chapter 1 The History of Ancient Greece | 5 |
Chapter 2 Advancements in Science | 13 |
Chapter 3 Democracy | 27 |
Chapter 4 Architecture Theater and Weaponry | 39 |
Chapter 5 The Legacy of Ancient Greece | 51 |
Chronology | 56 |
Glossary | 58 |
Further Information | 60 |
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Back Cover | 65 |
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