What Did the Ancient Greeks Do for Me?

How did the ancient Greeks influence modern warfare? Which of their inventions helped to shape the Industrial Revolution? When was democracy established in ancient Greece? How has our modern world been influenced by ancient Greece in its architecture, calendar, justice systems, beauty treatments, farming, learning and art? Find out in a stimulating guide which compares then to now, linking the past to the present. Full of detailed facts on how things were done in ancient Greece, which are placed into direct comparison with life in the Western world today, it also includes quality photos and illustrations, key dates, a glossary and index.