Ancient Greeks Author:Chester G. Starr A realistic account of life in ancient Greece as experienced by an ordinary citizen of the time, the work presents the ancient Greeks not only in their role as founders of Western civilization but as people interesting in themselves. The author traces the development of early Greece from Mycenaean times, through the period of Homer and Archaic G... more »reece, and finally the expansion of Greek culture following Alexander's conquests. The volume features color plates, halftones, maps, and charts that form an integral, visual complement to the text. Bibliographies, quotation sources, and a glossary provide additional study aids.« less