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Dr Elke Close

30 Days in Ancient Greece

Will You Survive?

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 20/05/2027

ISBN: 9781807710293

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Hardback

Size: 198 x 129 mm

Extent: 272 pages

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

What would it really take to survive in Ancient Greece? 30 Days in Ancient Greece is history with a twist – informative, immersive and packed with adventure.

Thrown back in time with nothing but the clothes on your back, you have thirty days to adapt to life in one of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in history. Set in 383 BCE, when Athens is long past the height of its power and is still recovering from one of the worst periods in its history, you'll be faced with the ultimate challenge to survive.

Part history and part practical guide, 30 Days in Ancient Greece is an immersive journey through the world of the ancient Greeks. From bustling streets and crowded agoras to sacred temples, each chapter plunges you deeper into everyday life as you learn how to survive as an outsider in a society governed by honour, hierarchy and religion.

You’ll need to find food and shelter, understand unfamiliar customs, navigate strict social rules and avoid the many dangers of the ancient world. Along the way you’ll meet farmers, traders, soldiers and priests, each offering a glimpse into what life was really like thousands of years ago.

Blending expert historical insight with vivid storytelling, classics scholar Dr Elke Close brings the ancient world to life in a fast-paced, engaging narrative. Perfect for fans of historian Tom Holland, this historical survival guide is sure to be a new favourite time travellers guide.

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Sales points:

  • This is a fun, immersive concept: blending narrative history with a survival-guide format gives the book a unique hook, appealing to both casual readers and history fans looking for something different.

  • Structured around a 30-day journey: the book offers short, digestible chapters that make it ideal for readers who prefer vivid, fast-paced storytelling over dense academic prose.

  • Taps into the enduring fascination with Ancient Greece: one of the most popular historical subjects, thanks to its influence on democracy, philosophy, mythology and Western culture.

  • Written by a demonstrably popular and immensely qualified author: Dr Elke Close has a PhD in Classics from Edinburgh University and runs the popular educational platform Hellenistic History. Her Instagram account (@hellenistichistory) has over 80k followers and her website reaches a wide audience of readers interested in Ancient Greece, providing a ready-made community of engaged history enthusiasts.

About the Author:

Dr Elke Close

Dr Elke Close is a classics scholar and the founder of Hellenistic History, an engaging educational platform that began on Instagram (@hellenistichistory) and has now expanded into a comprehensive website (www.hellenistichistory.com). A native of Belgium with a PhD in Classics from the University of Edinburgh, Dr. Close is currently teaching classical languages and culture at a secondary school in Maastricht while developing several projects to enhance historical engagement.

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