The book In Search of the Greeks offers an interesting introduction to the societies of classical Greece. Extensively using ancient sources and accompanied by more than two hundred and fifty photographs, drawings, maps, and designs, many of which are in color for the first time, the book introduces key topics of ancient Greece.

The new edition opens with a new chapter providing a historical overview of key events, figures, and periods, and continues with updated chapters on key topics in Greek history: religion and thought, Athenian democracy, Athenian society, Athenian dramaturgy, the Olympic Games, and Sparta.

Activities and suggestions for further reading in each chapter help students understand the topic. The appendices provide additional information on coin values, Greek musical instruments, and the Greek calendar.

Review questions throughout the book challenge students to read more and think about some of the most important social, political, and cultural issues of classical Greece. Many topics raise issues of contemporary significance, such as citizen rights in a democracy, forced marriages, and approaches to education.

The book is supported by a website containing extensive resources on the social, political, and cultural issues of classical Greece.