The Greeks : their life and customs

From the great monuments of Greek antiquity we can glean much of the glory of ancient Greece. But what can we know about the people who designed and built the Parthenon and the Acropolis? What did they eat and wear? What was expected of women? And how did they fill their leisure hours? Two eminent German professors, who set about answering these and many other questions, begin their exploration of this period with the architectural achievements of the Greeks, which stand as such powerful cultural expressions of Greek society. The authors have uncovered myriad aspects of Greek life -- whether it be the architectural ground plan for one of the oldest Greek temples, or Greek music and education -- and have produced a thoroughly researched, instructive and entertaining book which will appeal to scholar and layman alike. [Back cover].