There are many ways to understand in detail the history and everyday life in classical ancient Athens. Tom Holt provides one of the best , through wit, sarcasm and intrigue . Classical history of the 5th century becomes alive and easily understood through the life and adventures of Evpolis, a historical figure of a successful comedy writer, whose plays unfortunately are lost - much the delight , one can assume, of Aristophanes, his bitter theatrical rival .Highly recommended not only to anyone interested in that period, but anyone curious on how our strange and wondrous political system of Democracy worked in its birthplace of Athens and in our modern societies. A description not… Read more
