Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece

A retelling of Greek mythology and ancient history as recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Class 5-6 (age 10-12).

This welcome new addition to Charles Kovacs' work contains legendary stories of mythical heroes and historic figures from the dawn of western civilization. Through the fearless deeds of Heracles, Theseus and Odysseus to the Golden Age of Athens and the conquests of Alexander the Great, the narrative vividly portrays the journey from the mysteries of antiquity to the birth of modern medicine, science and philosophy.

  • For ages: 9+
  • Format: Paperback | 176 pages
  • Dimensions: 138 x 216 x 15.24mm | 237g
  • Publication date: 30 Mar 2004
  • Publisher: Floris Books
  • Publication City/Country: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Edition Statement: Revised ed.
  • ISBN10: 0863154298
  • ISBN13: 9780863154294
  • Bestsellers rank: 64,785

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