Ancient Greece: What Life Was Really Like in the Land of Myths and Legends (Find Out About)

by RichardTames (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $3.50

  An exploration of Ancient Greece, discussing the spectacular achievements of an adventurous civilization. Delve into everyday life to find out what the Greeks ate, where they lived and what clothes were fashionable. The volume examines the gods that they worshipped, the heroes that they admired and the politicians that they despised. Visit an amphitheatre, wander through a market stall, and witness the battles they fought. A variety of practical projects are provided to help bring the past to life - such as reconstructing the Parthenon, making a comic mask and learning the Ancient Greek alphabet. Illustrations include cross-sections, an historical map and a pictorial timeline.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $4.40

  This updated work covers the period from the first African-American folk songs to the present day and provides coverage of such areas as free jazz and fusion. The emphasis of this book is on the central nature of rhythm and drumming in jazz. Furthermore it discusses not only the music and its procedures but also the social and aesthetic contexts in which it was created. Although it is not necessary to read music to appreciate the book, some detailed technical descriptions are given in the appendices.