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Author | : Roderick Beaton |
Publisher | : Faber & Faber |
Total Pages | : 444 |
Release | : 2021-11-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0571353584 |
'Monumental . . . A wonderful book.' Peter Frankopan'Magisterial . . . remarkable.' Guardian'Erudite and highly readable . . . An authoritative guide to the countless ways in which Greek words and ideas have shaped the modern world.' Financial TimesThe Greeks is a story which takes us from the archaeological treasures of the Bronze Age Aegean and myths of gods and heroes, to the politics of the European Union today. It is a story of inventions, such as the alphabet, philosophy and science, but also of reinvention: of cultures which merged and multiplied, and adapted to catastrophic change. It is the epic, revelatory history of the Greek-speaking people and their global impact told as never before.
Author | : Jean-Pierre Vernant |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 1995-05 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780226853833 |
What do we mean when we speak of ancient Greeks? A person from the Archaic period? The war hero celebrated by Homer? Or the fourth century "political animal" described by Aristotle? In this book, leading scholars show what it meant to be Greek during the classical period of Greek civilization. The Greeks offers the most complete portraits available of typical Greek personages from Athens to Sparta, Arcadia, Thessaly and Epirus to the city-states of Asia Minor, to the colonies of the Black Sea, southern Italy, and Sicily. Looking at the citizen, the religious believer, the soldier, the servant, the peasant, and others, they show what—in the Greek relationships with the divine, with nature, with others, and with the self—made him "different" in his ways of acting, thinking, and feeling. The contributors to this volume are Jean-Pierre Vernant, Claude Mosse, Yvon Garlan, Giuseppe Cambiano, Luciano Canfora, James Redfield, Charles Segal, Oswyn Murray, Mario Vegetti, and Philippe Borgeaud.
Author | : Roel Konijnendijk |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 269 |
Release | : 2017-10-23 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 900435557X |
What determined the choices of the Greeks on the battlefield? Were their tactics defined by unwritten moral rules, or was all considered fair in war? In Classical Greek Tactics: A Cultural History, Roel Konijnendijk re-examines the literary evidence for the battle tactics and tactical thought of the Greeks during the 5th and 4th centuries BC. Rejecting the traditional image of limited, ritualised battle, Konijnendijk sketches a world of brutally destructive engagements, restricted only by the stubborn amateurism of the men who fought. The resulting model of hoplite battle does away with most received wisdom about the nature of Greek battle tactics, and redefines the way they reflected the values of Greek culture as a whole.
Author | : Christopher Stray |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 481 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 0198810806 |
Everyone who studies or researches ancient Greek uses the Greek-English Lexicon of Liddell and Scott: this volume brings together essays on all aspects of the history, constitution, and problematics of this extraordinary work, in order to better understand its significance for both Greek studies and the theory and practice of lexicography.
Author | : John Henry Haaren |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 1904 |
Genre | : Classical biography |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Dawson William Turner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1873 |
Genre | : Greece |
ISBN | : |
Author | : George Grote |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2020-08-04 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 3752407417 |
Reproduction of the original: History of Greece by George Grote
Author | : George Grote |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 532 |
Release | : 1851 |
Genre | : Greece |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Maggie Aderin-Pocock |
Publisher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2024-09-26 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1473534119 |
'The nation's go-to woman for all things space... her joy for the subject is boundless' – The Guardian Take a new look at the world around you. What is a planet? Is there life on Mars? What makes Earth so special? Questions about our Solar System have fascinated us for centuries. Based on the latest scientific research, The Story of the Solar System will help you see the planets around us in a whole new light. Using colourful and easy-to-follow infographics, each planet becomes a character with a story of its own to tell, from Jupiter the King of the Solar System to ice oddity Uranus and outlier planet-but-not-a-planet Pluto. As space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock shows us, the story of Earth is best understood as part of its larger family, and The Story of the Solar System will bring that family to life.
Author | : George Grote |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 3539 |
Release | : 2023-12-23 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
In "History of Greece," George Grote meticulously reconstructs the ancient history of Greece in a detailed and scholarly manner across twelve volumes. Grote's literary style is both engaging and informative, offering readers a comprehensive look at the historical events, cultural traditions, and political developments that shaped ancient Greece. His work is considered a seminal piece of historical literature, serving as a foundation for many subsequent studies of Greek history. By incorporating primary sources and critical analysis, Grote presents a nuanced and nuanced depiction of this influential civilization. As a pioneering figure in the field of Greek history, Grote's work continues to be highly regarded for its depth and accuracy. George Grote's vast knowledge of ancient Greece and his dedication to historical scholarship are evident throughout the pages of this monumental work. His expertise as a historian and his passion for the subject matter shine through, making "History of Greece" a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the rich tapestry of Greek history. Whether you are a student of history or simply an avid reader, Grote's comprehensive account is sure to captivate and educate.