Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 219 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.) Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Athens (Greece) -- Social life and customs DF Text Greece Category: History - Ancient 521291 2025-08-02T12:31:45.836513 text/html 525526 2021-09-29T15:37:11 text/html 6194793 2025-08-02T12:31:53.449489 application/epub+zip 6194440 2025-08-02T12:31:47.210543 application/epub+zip 283065 2025-08-02T12:31:46.386524 application/epub+zip 6324524 2025-08-02T12:31:58.005445 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6304026 2025-08-02T12:31:52.729506 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 396498 2022-09-03T04:02:36.787356 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 468426 2025-08-02T12:31:44.953527 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 468093 2021-09-29T15:44:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18358 2025-08-02T12:31:58.145456 application/rdf+xml 9349 2025-08-02T12:31:46.512533 image/jpeg 1677 2025-08-02T12:31:46.450523 image/jpeg 187114 2021-09-29T15:45:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 6113749 2021-09-29T15:45:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 6134080 2025-08-02T12:31:45.986536 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia