Presents a landmark study combining key specialists around the region with well-established international scholars, from a wide range of disciplines.

Kenneth J. Freeman and M.J. Rendall's seminal study of ancient Greek education is a landmark work of classical scholarship. Drawing on a wide range of sources, the authors provide a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the educational practices and theories of the ancient Greeks, from the Homeric period to the end of the classical era. Essential reading for anyone interested in classical education or the history of ideas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.