The Greek Way of Life: From Conception to Old Age

by Robert Garland

Book by Garland, Robert

Genres: History, Greece, Classical Studies, Philosophy

Paperback

First published April 1, 1989

About the author

Dr. Robert S.J. Garland is the Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Professor of the Classics at Colgate University. He earned his B.A. in Classics from Manchester University, his M.A. in Classics from McMaster University, and his Ph.D. in Ancient History from University College London.

A former Fulbright Scholar and recipient of the George Grote Ancient History Prize, Professor Garland has educated students and audiences at a variety of levels. In addition to teaching classics at Colgate University, he has taught English and Drama to secondary school students and lectured at universities throughout Britain as well as the British School of Archaeology in Athens.

Professor Garland is the author of numerous articles in both academic and popular journals and books capturing details of all aspects of ancient Greek and Roman life, including The Greek Way of Life: From Conception to Old Age; Introducing New Gods: The Politics of Athenian Religion; and Daily Life of the Ancient Greeks. His expertise has been featured in The History Channel's "Last Stand of the 300," and he has repeatedly served as a consultant for educational film companies.

Reviews

[Catullus2 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Modern life even under lockdown looks ten times better than being an ancient Greek.

[Illiterate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Soldiers and mothers.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this for a class I am taking on death. It was an easy read, pretty simplified and short.