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«Das Mysterium von Eleusis war das bestgehütete Geheimnis der Antike. Jedes Jahr, fast zwei Jahrtausende lang, zogen Wallfahrer auf der Heiligen Straße von Athen nach Eleusis, fasteten und umtanzten……続きを見る

For Danielle Allen, punishment is more a window onto democratic Athens' fundamental values than simply a set of official practices. From imprisonment to stoning to refusal of burial, instances of pu……続きを見る

Tout le monde connaît la célèbre expression désignant un homme opulent (" être riche comme Crésus "). Mais quel roi se cache derrière ce nom illustre ? Le royaume de Lydie, en Asie Mineure, n'a jama……続きを見る

One of the few surviving plays by Sophocles, and one of the most frequently performed of classical Greek dramas of all time, Antigone raises issues of law and morality that are just as relevant toda……続きを見る

"Resilience Unleashed: The Persian Wars' Impact" is a captivating journey into the world of ancient Greece and the transformative influence of the Persian Wars on Western civilization. In this thoug……続きを見る

"Warbound: Epic Tales of Troy" invites readers on a thrilling expedition into the legendary Trojan War. Delve into the heart of ancient conflict as heroes clash, gods meddle, and destiny unfolds. Fr……続きを見る

"The Peloponnesian War Chronicles: Power, Politics, and Conflict in Ancient Greece" takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the tumultuous era of the Peloponnesian War. This captivating bo……続きを見る

'A brilliant concept, executed with enviable elegance' Lucy Worsley 'A gem of a book. Thanks to Daisy Dunn's elegant and lively retelling of history, the women of the ancient world are restored to t……続きを見る

This book examines the question of historical awareness within the Greek communities in the diaspora, adding a new perspective on the discussion about the Greek Revolution of 1821 by including the f……続きを見る

How did the Greeks and Romans perceive rape? How seriously was it taken, and who were seen as its main victims? These are two central questions that Rape in Antiquity: Sexual Violence in the Greek a……続きを見る

Perhaps you think that your hands obey to the commands of your brain and are absolutely unable to do something by their own.Perhaps you have always been of the idea that mathematics are purely intel……続きを見る

Darius et Parysatis eurent deux fils : l’aîné, Artaxercès, le plus jeune, Cyrus. Darius étant tombé malade et sentant sa fin approcher, voulut avoir près de lui ses deux fils. L’aîné se trouvait là ……続きを見る

This book is an indispensable resource for readers who want to know the whole, comprehensive story of ancient naval warfare. The Blood-Drenched Sea describes all the naval battles and wars fought in……続きを見る

This informative and enjoyable book surveys many aspects of the personal and emotional lives and belief systems of the ancient Greeks, focusing on such issues as familial life, religious piety, and ……続きを見る

The dramatic story of the turbulent birth of modern Turkey, which rose out of the ashes of the Ottoman Empire to fight off Allied occupiers, Greek invaders, and internal ethnic groups to proclaim a ……続きを見る

Step into the world of ancient Greece and explore the rich and captivating mythology of the Greek gods with our "Greek Gods & Goddesses" book bundle. This bundle includes four books dedicated to fou……続きを見る

Are you a fan of epic tales of heroism, love, and war? Then look no further than Trojan War: The Clash of Heroes, a 4 in 1 book bundle exploring the lives of four of the most iconic figures of the T……続きを見る

Looking for a thrilling and enlightening journey through ancient Rome? Look no further than Caesars: The Golden Age of Rome, a four-in-one book bundle that will take you on a fascinating exploration……続きを見る

In this volume, six experts from Europe and Africa present new insights from the field about various aspects of Germany’s colonial rule in Africa, raising doubt about the hitherto interpretations of……続きを見る

As the most important ancient cultural relics in prehistory, rock art have become a direct basis for the reproduction of human history and ideological process. Since the late 1970s, Yinshan rock art……続きを見る

The Compendium of World Sovereigns series contains three volumes: Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern. These volumes provide students with easy-to-access ‘who’s who’ with details on the identities a……続きを見る

“This stunning meditation on nostalgia, heritage, and compassion asks us to dismantle the stories we’ve been toldーand told ourselvesーin order to naturalize the forms of injustice we’ve come to und……続きを見る

This book examines the hero-cults of Sparta on the basis of the archaeological and literary sources. Nicolette Pavlides explores the local idiosyncrasies of a pan-Hellenic phenomenon, which itself c……続きを見る

Algunos días después de estos sucesos, Timócares llegó de Atenas con algunas naves e inmediatamente verificose un combate naval entre atenienses y lacedemonios, quedando vencedores estos últimos baj……続きを見る

El almanaque fue uno de los impresos más populares del Antiguo Régimen en Europa y en América, a cuyas cifras de venta solamente se acercaba la Biblia. En este volumen, se examina la trayectoria edi……続きを見る

This fresh, comprehensive study of ancient Greek atheism aims to dismantle the current consensus that atheism was ‘unthinkable’ in ancient Greece, demonstrating instead that atheism was not only thi……続きを見る

An exploration of myth, legend, and origin stories passed from generation to generation. In the thirteenth century BC, a quarter of a century before the Trojan War, seven Greek warrior heroes went a……続きを見る

The story of the Voyage of Wenamen, also called the Report of Wenamen, or the Misadventures of Wenamen, is considered one of the earliest surviving adventure tales. Unlike many of their neighboring ……続きを見る

A detailed exploration of Greek myths, deities, heroes and beasts Examines the influence of Greek mythology on subsequent cultures Includes 180 photographs, maps and artworks 続きを見る

Estas palabras, escritas por un hombre que espera a su hijo en un rincón perdido del Egeo, son el testimonio vívido y consciente de un escritor con sensibilidad humanística y gran conocimiento de Gr……続きを見る