Button Thief of East 14th Street : Scenes from a L

Button Thief of East 14th Street : Scenes from a L

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Button Thief of East 14th Street : Scenes from a LThe Button Thief of East 14th Street: Scenes from a Life on The Lower East Side 1927 1957 is Fay Webern's masterful chronicle of a youth spent in one of New York City's most vibrant immigrant communities during the harsh years of the Great Depression and The Second World War. Its forty two beautifully sculpted episodes not only conjure into vivid existence a complete world, but reveal something of the bedrock of the author's inner being, in which the

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I absolutely LOVED this book! There is a thoughtful process to how it it laid out, while giving you the interesting bits of history - the ones that really made a difference. Greece was a civilization unto itself, and the accomplishments that were undertaken were massive. From buildings, to history, philosophy, conquests and so much more - there is something for everyone in this book! Get to know the Ancient Greeks like never before!

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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2021

TRB

Charlottesville, US

★★★★★ 5

Absolute Gem

Format: Kindle

"Ancient Greece for Teens" is an absolute gem that brings the fascinating world of Ancient Greece to life for young readers. The author masterfully weaves together major events and captivating figures, creating a narrative that's both educational and thoroughly entertaining. What sets this book apart is its ability to make complex historical concepts accessible without oversimplifying, striking the perfect balance between depth and readability. The engaging writing style, coupled with well-researched content, keeps teens hooked from start to finish, making it an invaluable resource for both school projects and personal enrichment. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the foundations of Western civilization, this book is an essential addition to any teen's library, offering a thrilling journey through time that will inspire a lifelong love for history.

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Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024

Jill

Massapequa, US

★★★★★ 5

Ancient Greece: the progenitor for modern day civilization

Format: Kindle

This enthralling text explores Ancient Greece from its Bronze age origins to its capitulation under the Roman Empire. Furthermore, it emphasizes the long-reaching impact this heterogeneous collection of city-states had on political, scientific, mathematical, philosophical, architectural, and military development. All of this was accomplished in spite of constantly shifting intra-regional conflict between Athens, Thrace and Sparta. Outside enemies like the Persian empire only complicated relations further. This sibling rivalry-of-sorts evolved when Alexander the Great's Macedonian empire conquered the Greek world and supplanted itself in the greco-persian conflict. While Macedonia's did embroil the internecine conflicts in the area they hellenized the regions they conquered, including: Persia,Egypt, and parts of India. However, when Alexander the Great died it left a power vacuum exploited by his men, the Romans, and the Ancient Greeks. This ultimately resulted in the Roman Empire. Ancient Greece set the stage for roman empire and while they were an autonomous union of city-states for much of their existence two things united them: their language and religion. These two cultural touchstones united these city-states as brothers, albeit with a love-hate relationship at times. This text explores the archaic,classic, and hellenic periods of Greek history in a fascinating and concise manner. It is a must-read.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2021

Dr. Lester Wills

Pawtucket, US

★★★★★ 5

Enlightening

Format: Paperback

I discovered a number of interesting things reading this book. I learned for example, that Sparta was indeed a warrior city, with men training to be soldiers from an early age and living in barracks, even when they were married. This and the death rate from fighting led to a low birth rate and their eventual demise. I also discovered that athletes in the original Olympics did indeed compete naked and that making a false start to a race was not a good idea, as people who did that were executed! I also learned that there were Greeks who believed the Earth was round and that it circled the sun, hundreds of years before Copernicus. I also discovered that the various Greek factions, (e.g. Athens, Sparta, Macedonia etc.) seemed to be constantly fighting one another). I knew that Alexander the Great built a massive empire but did not realize the extent of that empire until I read this tome. I also discovered that Aristotle was a student of Plato, who in turn was a student of Socrates Overall, it was a very enlightening read where I gathered all sorts of interesting facts

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Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021

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Ordell E. Mindrum

Natrona Heights, US

★★★★★ 1

No stars

Format: Hardcover

No author or publisher provided in the book. Reads, appears, and presents it self like an AI generated high High School project. Most importantly I returned it.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024