deborahrosegreen's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Garland’s book on life in Ancient Greece contains all of the information there is to know about the subject from education to leisure. It describes the research limitations (based on time periods, geography and demographics) but goes into as much detail as possible within the realms it can go.
Garland writes in a concise, informational manner that will keep anyone fascinated in this subject engaged. I found the overviews at the end of each topic especially useful to help me digest the information. This book is truly a treasure trove of information for anyone researching this period. I recommend reading it alongside genuine Greek literature to get a full view of what life was like.
Garland writes in a concise, informational manner that will keep anyone fascinated in this subject engaged. I found the overviews at the end of each topic especially useful to help me digest the information. This book is truly a treasure trove of information for anyone researching this period. I recommend reading it alongside genuine Greek literature to get a full view of what life was like.
belliz4's review against another edition
4.0
One of the best textbooks I’ve ever had to read for class.
shellroch285's review
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape and Violence
elysareadsitall's review against another edition
4.0
This text provided excellent information. The writer writes as though the reader had no prior knowledge (always a plus). He thinks everything is important, which it is, and he even has sections discussing food. The only problem with the book is organization. The chapters are very long, and the information in them is not related enough to be in the same chapter. If the chapters were labeled as parts and the subheadings as chapters, it would make much more sense.
jmeston's review
3.0
Plenty of good information. I found the writing a bit uneven and watch out here come some cliches!
missuskisses's review against another edition
3.0
I came away with more knowledge than not, I suppose, but this book is highly slanted towards ancient Greek lit as opposed to archaeology and other sources. The author also expresses some stances rather awkwardly (e.g., about slavery).
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