The Story of the Greeks
The Story of the Greeks, published in 1896 in the Eclectic School Readings series, is H. A. Guerber's elementary history of Greece for young pupils, built from short chapters about people rather than institutions. It begins with the earliest inhabitants, the flood of Ogyges and the legends of Deucalion, Daedalus, Jason, Theseus and Oedipus, passes through the Trojan War and the rise of Sparta and Athens, and goes on to Lycurgus, Solon, the Olympic games, Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, the age of Pericles, Socrates and Alcibiades and beyond. Guerber marks the pronunciation of each name on its first appearance, and the book is a window on how ancient history was taught to American children at the end of the nineteenth century. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Story of the Greeks
The Story of the Greeks by H. A. Guerber can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Story of the Greeks online?
Yes. The Story of the Greeks opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Story of the Greeks free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Story of the Greeks is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Story of the Greeks in the public domain?
Yes. The Story of the Greeks by H. A. Guerber is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Story of the Greeks?
About 4 h 29 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Story of the Greeks?
The Story of the Greeks by H. A. Guerber is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
