A Day In Old Athens

A Day In Old Athens by William Stearns Davis is a historical account of ancient Athens, Greece during the 5th century BCE. The book is written in a narrative style and provides a detailed description of what life was like for the citizens of Athens during this time period.The author begins by describing the physical layout of Athens, including its streets, buildings, and public spaces. He then goes on to discuss the daily routines of Athenians, including their work, leisure activities, and religious practices.Davis also provides insight into the political and social structures of Athens, including the role of women, slaves, and foreigners in Athenian society. He describes the various festivals and celebrations that took place throughout the year, as well as the importance of art and literature in Athenian culture.Throughout the book, Davis draws on a variety of primary sources, including ancient texts, inscriptions, and artwork, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of life in ancient Athens. Whether you are a student of history or simply interested in learning more about this fascinating period of human history, A Day In Old Athens is an informative and entertaining read.The Andronitis is the true living room of the house: here the master will receive his visitors, here the male slaves will work, and the women also busy themselves (promptly retiring, however, on the appearance of masculine strangers). The decoration is very plain: the walls are neatly tinted with some kind of wash; the floor is of simple plaster, or, in a humbler house, common earth pounded hard.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.