A History Of Greece For Junior Classes: With An Appendix Giving A Sketch Of The History From The Roman Conquest To The Present Day (1875)

""A History of Greece for Junior Classes"" is a book written by Leonhard Schmitz, originally published in 1875. The book is intended for younger readers and provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Greece, from its earliest civilizations to the present day. The author covers topics such as the Greek gods and mythology, the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, the conquests of Alexander the Great, and the rise of the Roman Empire. In addition to the main text, the book also includes an appendix that provides a brief overview of Greek history from the Roman conquest to the present day. This section covers topics such as the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Greek War of Independence. Throughout the book, Schmitz uses clear and concise language to make the history of Greece accessible to younger readers. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the events and places he describes. Overall, ""A History of Greece for Junior Classes"" is an informative and engaging book that provides a solid foundation in Greek history for readers of all ages.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.

Schmitz was a Latin teacher in Edinburgh.