Family Life In Ancient Greece

The Classical Period in ancient Greece was a golden age. The people prospered and some even moved abroad, taking Greek learning and culture with them. Children were brought up to defend their way of life and boys were trained from an early age to fight against any invasions, especially in mighty Sparta. Ancient Greece was also the home of philosophy, democracy and the Olympic Games. The ancient Greeks developed a whole civilisation which has helped to shape modern-day Europe. This book shows you what life was like in ancient Greece.