A Day In Old Athens

A Day In Old Athens is a book written by William Stearns Davis that provides a vivid and detailed description of life in ancient Athens during the 5th century BC. The book takes readers on a journey through the streets of Athens, exploring the daily routines and customs of its citizens, including the rich, poor, and slaves. Davis paints a picture of the city's bustling markets, vibrant festivals, and lively political debates. The book also delves into the cultural and intellectual achievements of Athens, including its renowned philosophers, playwrights, and artists. Through the eyes of fictional characters, readers get a glimpse of the religious practices, education system, and social hierarchy of ancient Athens. Overall, A Day In Old Athens is an engaging and informative read that offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most influential civilizations in history.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.