Our Little Athenian Cousin of Long Ago
Illustrated by Goss, John
This book tells the story of an Athenian boy named Hiero who lived in Athens during the age of Pericles, around the beginning of the Peloponnesian War. One of the main characters is a sculptor and the story emphasizes the artistic achievements of the Greeks during the golden age of the Athenian empire.
- Publication Date
- 1913
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- Reading level
- Upper Elementary
- Content warning
- None
Book tags
- Timeline
- Ancient Greece
- Format
- Chapter Book
- Culture
- Europe
- Recommended By
- Heritage History Library
- Interests
- Ships and Sailing
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