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Philip II was not only the father of Alexander the Great, but in many respects was also the father of his son's incredible career. It was the father who unified Macedonia into the first European nat……続きを見る

As was the case in many other countries, it was only in the early years of this century that Greek and Turkish labour historians began to systematically look beyond national borders to investigate t……続きを見る

In a continuation of his multivolume series on ancient Sparta, Paul Rahe narrates the second stage in the six-decades-long, epic struggle between Sparta and Athens that first erupted some seventeen ……続きを見る

The Discovery of the Fact draws on expertise from lawyers, historians of philosophy, and scholars of classical studies and ancient history, to take a very modern perspective on an underexplored but ……続きを見る

This collection of essays seeks to demonstrate that many biblical authors deliberately used Classical and Hellenistic Greek texts for inspiration when crafting many of the narratives in the Primary ……続きを見る

This volume examines materials produced with the use of fire and mostly by use of the kiln (metals, plasters, glass and glaze, aromatics). The technologies based on fire have been considered high-te……続きを見る

First published in 1874, “The Extant Odes of Pindar” contains a complete collection of all known odes written by Ancient Greek lyric poet Pindar. Pindar numbers amongst the nine canonical lyric poet……続きを見る

First published in 1910, this book explores the subject of athletics festivals in ancient Greece, looking in detail at its history as well as the exercises commonly seen at such occasions. “Greek At……続きを見る

"Le Banquet" (daté de -385 avant JC) est un des plus célèbres dialogues de Platon. "Le Banquet" a pour cadre un banquet offert par le poète Agathon à ses amis et pour objet l’amour de la science et ……続きを見る

Think of the ancient Greek society like a ladder. The bottom steps are always the slaves and the soldiers while the high steps are the aristocrats. The slaves and the soldiers lived pitiful lives do……続きを見る

Where did "democracy" come from, and what was its original form and meaning? Here Josiah Ober shows that this "power of the people" crystallized in a revolutionary uprising by the ordinary citizens ……続きを見る

This book investigates the epigraphic habit of the Eastern Mediterranean in antiquity, from the inception of alphabetic writing to the seventh c. CE, aiming to identify whether there was one univers……続きを見る

Perhaps no other stories have ever been told so often or listened to with so much pleasure as the classic tales of ancient Greece. For many ages they have been a source of delight to young people an……続きを見る

It was under the leadership of Pericles that the golden age of Athenian culture began. He was, indeed, a great leader and stateman if you focus on his accomplishments. This book will introduce the m……続きを見る

A blast to the past could be what your child needs in order to fully comprehend the present and know what to expect in the future. This educational book effectively lays out history. It includes pic……続きを見る

Life was not always as it is today. A lot has changed over the years. So many people placed their lives on the line to influence the modern-day American culture and tradition; that’s why it’s import……続きを見る

Relive the Greek gods, goddesses and all those ancient histories with this educational book for children. Remind them that it wasn't just all about muscles and beauty, that histories all have great ……続きを見る

Wouldn’t it be interesting to read about tales from long ago, and from a far-away country at that? Reading about the past, myths and truths combined, will help create a picture of what life was like……続きを見る

Take a stroll back in the ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome with this historical reference book. It discusses the powerful ancient nations and their numerous contributions in the world history, economy……続きを見る

In the case of the Minoans and the Mycenaeans, one came after the other so each benefited from the other. This book will compare both civilizations based on historical and scientific information. Wh……続きを見る

The gods have always looked out for the Middle Kingdom, and that’s evident through the years of successes and failures. China is not only rich in culture and traditions, it is also the home to one o……続きを見る

The Ancient Greece was the hub of advancements not just in the academics but also in government. This history book will breeze through the historic changes of ancient Greece in terms of its art, war……続きを見る

The ancient Greeks are known today for their achievements in science, mathematics and philosophy. This book will give you an idea on the society that produced some of the world’s most beloved thinke……続きを見る

Wow! Who would have thought Ancient Mesopotamia is beautiful and interesting? With this book, any child can believe that history is a magical learning adventure. There’s the right mix of facts and i……続きを見る

Journalism and Austerity: Digitization and Crisis During the Greek Memoranda presents an overview of press coverage focused on the Greek crisis. The impacts of disaster and digitization in Greek jou……続きを見る

Iliade - Omero (1.0 /2019) Il libro contiene il testo in greco antico dell'Iliade di Omero. Si tratta del primo libro scritto come noi intendiamo oggi, probabilmente portato in Sicilia da coloni gre……続きを見る

Odissea - Omero - (1.0 / 2019) Il libro contiene il testo originale in greco antico dell Odissea di Omero. Lopera è tra le più importanti di tutti i tempi, Omero indaga l'animo di Ulisse, il suo con……続きを見る

Gothic literature imagines the return of ghosts from the past. But what about the ghosts of the classical past? Spectres of Antiquity is the first full-length study to describe the relationship betw……続きを見る

This book explores the origins, conduct, and failure of Greek Cypriot nationalists to achieve the unification of Cyprus with Greece. Andrew Novo addresses the anti-colonial struggle in the context o……続きを見る

In this original and rewarding combination of intellectual and political history, Ryan Balot offers a thorough historical and sociological interpretation of classical Athens centered on the notion o……続きを見る