Overview
Ancient Greece is often remembered for its philosophy, democracy, and art, but the full historical record tells a more complicated story. This book presents documented facts about ancient Greek history that reveal the harsher realities of life in the ancient world: the brutality of warfare, the institution of slavery, the treatment of women and foreigners, and the violence that ran through Greek political and social life. Each fact is drawn from ancient sources, archaeology, and modern historical scholarship. The book covers a range of city-states, periods, and social groups, giving readers a fuller and more honest picture of Greek civilization than the standard idealized account. It is written for adult readers with an existing interest in ancient history who want to go deeper than the highlights. Contents: Reader review: ""A sobering counterpoint to the usual celebration of ancient Greece. All the facts are well sourced and many of them are genuinely shocking."" -- C. Alexiou This title suits ancient history, classical studies, and popular archaeology sections. It is appropriate for public libraries, academic bookstores, and trade buyers with customers interested in the full picture of the ancient world. Order now.
Full Product Details
Author: Auke de Haan ,
Auke de Haan
Publisher: de Fryske Wrald
Imprint: de Fryske Wrald
Edition: (Skriuwer.com Edition) ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.290kg
ISBN: 9783565076673
ISBN 10: 3565076674
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 14 November 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""The Minoan mystery chapter chills with palace rituals."" - Ancient Fan on Amazon ★★★★☆ ""It details Mycenaean warfare and legends vividly."" - Myth Scholar on Goodreads ★★★★★ ""Dark Ages uncertainty evokes collapse fears well."" - Archaeology Buff via Book Forum ★★★★☆ ""Spartan agoge and helot terror thrill gruesomely."" - Warrior Historian on Reddit ★★★★★ ""Athenian plague and social breakdown capture dread effectively."" - Plague Expert on LibraryThing ★★★★☆ ""Peloponnesian War massacres haunt thoughtfully."" - Conflict Reader online ★★★★★ ""Delphic oracles and secret cults inspire with manipulation."" - Mystery Fan on Facebook ★★★★☆ ""Legacy of terror reflects moral questions enduringly."" - Philosophy Lover on Barnes & Noble ★★★★★
Author Information
Hi, I'm Auke, a passionate advocate for the Frisian language with deep roots in Frisian culture. I grew up in this vibrant heritage and have dedicated myself to preserving our unique linguistic identity. It's spoken by about 500,000 people, mostly in Friesland, Netherlands. As a key contributor to Skriuwer.com, I work with others to create books that educate and inspire, helping ensure the Frisian language, recognized as an official language alongside Dutch, stays alive for future generations. My work comes from a strong belief in language as the foundation of history and belonging. I'm proud that proceeds from these books support nonprofit efforts like De Fryske Wrâld. Join me in sustaining this ancient European tongue. Let's keep Frisian thriving.
