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The Best and Worst Jobs: Ancient Greece Clive Gifford

The Best and Worst Jobs: Ancient Greece By Clive Gifford

The Best and Worst Jobs: Ancient Greece by Clive Gifford


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Summary

Gives a unique perspective on history by looking at the jobs of a range of people, rich and poor, skilled and unskilled, in each period.

The Best and Worst Jobs: Ancient Greece Summary

The Best and Worst Jobs: Ancient Greece by Clive Gifford

What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Greece expect to find? What might their colleagues be like? The Ancient Greeks could become priests, although not if they deserted the army or were in debt, or doctors, taking an oath to keep their patients' details secret and not to poison them. What were the pay and conditions like for a politician or an architect in Ancient Greece? Which were the most dangerous jobs and which the most high status? Throughout the book, job adverts give an idea of the qualities and skills needed for each role and there's a verdict at the end to evaluate whether it was one of the best or worst jobs available. Photographs of artefacts from the period are married with humorous artwork to bring the workers of the era to life.

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Bring[s] the workers of the era to life * Parents In Touch *

About Clive Gifford

Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including Eye Benders, winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated Out of This World and Cool Technology which won the School Library Association Information Book Award. His book, The Colours of History, won the Blue Peter Book Awards' Best Book With Facts. He has travelled through 70 countries, run a computer games company and taken part in all manner of sports from parachuting and gliding to Ultimate Frisbee. Clive's official website can be found at www.clivegifford.co.uk

Table of Contents

  • 1: Introduction
  • 2: Slave
  • 3: Soldier
  • 4: Market Trader
  • 5: Market Official
  • 6: Playwright
  • 7: Politician
  • 8: Architect
  • 9: Merchant
  • 10: Priest
  • 11: Sportsman
  • 12: Philosopher
  • 13: Craftsman
  • 14: Doctor
  • 15: Quiz
  • 16: Glossary
  • 17: Index

Additional information

GOR010406562
9780750299343
0750299347
The Best and Worst Jobs: Ancient Greece by Clive Gifford
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hachette Children's Group
20161208
32
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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