Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 129 Davis, William Stearns 1877 1930 Davis, W. S. (William Stearns) A Day in Old Athens; a Picture of Athenian Life William Fishburne and Kestrell "A Day in Old Athens; a Picture of Athenian Life" by William Stearns Davis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book seeks to vividly portray daily life in ancient Athens around the year 360 B.C., a time when the city was experiencing cultural and architectural prosperity while maintaining the vigor of its democratic constitution. Through the author's narrative, readers are likely to gain insight into the various aspects of Athenian society, from the structure of homes and social customs to the marketplace and activities of the Agora. At the start of the text, Davis outlines the significance of Athens in Greek history, emphasizing its contributions to Western civilization through figures such as philosophers, poets, and sculptors. He elaborates on the city's physical setting, describing the natural beauty of Attica and the geography of Athens itself, characterized by mountains, the sea, and a brilliant climate that influenced both the lifestyle and culture of its inhabitants. The opening chapters provide a glimpse of morning life in Athens, depicting the bustling crowds making their way to the city alongside farmers and vendors, creating a rich tapestry of Athenian daily experiences. This detailed setting not only sets the stage for the exploration of various societal elements but also evokes the vibrant character of Athens during its golden age. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Athens (Greece) -- Social life and customs DF Text Greece Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 521152 521304 2024-10-02T13:48:16.416468 2023-10-02T11:35:23.137906 text/html text/html 525526 2021-09-29T15:37:11 text/html 6194515 2024-10-02T13:48:24.650435 application/epub+zip 6194237 2024-10-02T13:48:18.014450 application/epub+zip 282859 2024-10-02T13:48:17.119469 application/epub+zip 6324610 2024-10-02T13:48:29.692453 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6304022 2024-10-02T13:48:23.870447 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 396498 2022-09-03T04:02:36.787356 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 468426 468415 2024-10-02T13:48:15.331473 2023-10-02T11:35:22.072894 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 468093 2021-09-29T15:44:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19886 2024-10-02T13:48:29.899389 application/rdf+xml 9349 2024-10-02T13:48:17.271473 image/jpeg 1677 2024-10-02T13:48:17.184465 image/jpeg 187114 2021-09-29T15:45:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 6113749 2021-09-29T15:45:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 6134038 2024-10-02T13:48:16.556462 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia