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TO HOLD THE WORLD AS GOD History is rarely what it seems. For centuries, empire has cloaked itself in sacred robes, rewriting the past to secure its future. To Hold the World as God: Unmasking Empir……続きを見る

Knidos was renowned for its nude statue of the goddess Aphrodite. This book is about searching for Aphrodite, a memoire exploring the author’s involvement with the excavation of the huge city, while……続きを見る

The Rise and Fall of Greek Civilization: A 20-Volume Anthology offers an expansive journey through the rich and varied tapestry of Greek civilization. With works ranging from epic poetry to historic……続きを見る

Step into the world of brilliance and innovation with The Engineering Marvels of Ancient Greece: How Visionaries Built the Parthenon and Shaped a Golden Age. This captivating exploration takes you b……続きを見る

"Pericles, Prince of Tyre" is a late romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. Written around 1606, the play follows Pericles, Prince of Tyre, on his journey to be reunited with his family after a sto……続きを見る

Stories silenced or sequestered by a century of mass displacement between Europe and the Middle Eastーrecovered and retold at last In 1923, the Greco-Turkish Population Exchange uprooted and swapped……続きを見る

Sir William Ridgeway (1853-1926) was an Anglo-Irish archaeologist and classical scholar. Disney Professor of Archaeology and Brereton Reader in Classics at the University of Cambridge, he was Fellow……続きを見る

A highly illustrated account of the closing battle of the Greek and Persian War. Plataea was one of the biggest and most important land battles of pre-20th century history. Close to 100,000 hoplite ……続きを見る

In 'Das Zeitalter von Justinian und Theodora' entfaltet William Gordon Holmes mit akribischer Sorgfalt und tiefgründigem Verständnis eine detaillierte Darstellung der politischen, sozialen und wirts……続きを見る

A superbly illustrated account of the battles that saw the Athenians overwhelm a Spartan force in the field for the first time. During the Peloponnesian War the Athenians occupied the promontory of ……続きを見る

The History of Ancient Greece: 20 Essential Books is a monumental anthology that traverses the complex and rich expanse of ancient Greek civilization. From the eloquent narratives of epic poetry to ……続きを見る

A window into the human lives of classical Greece through the words they left behind. Myths, Muses and Mortals gives new insight into a multitude of life experiences in ancient Greece. The book intr……続きを見る

In "Neuere Literatur zur Byzantinischen Geschichte" bietet William Fischer eine umfassende Analyse der aktuellen historiografischen Debatten und Interpretationen zur byzantinischen Epoche. Der Autor……続きを見る

In "An Historical Sketch of the Conceptions of Memory among the Ancients," William Henry Burnham meticulously explores the evolving theories of memory from antiquity to the Enlightenment. The book a……続きを見る

In "The Cretan Insurrection of 1866-7-8," William James Stillman presents a meticulous examination of the uprising on the Greek island of Crete, a significant yet often overlooked event that embodie……続きを見る

Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting landscapes and timeless wonders of Greece with "Exploring Greece: A Comprehensive Travel Guide" by William Jones. Immerse yourself in the vibra……続きを見る

The angry emotions, and the problems they presented, were an ancient Greek preoccupation from Homer to late antiquity. From the first lines of the Iliad to the church fathers of the fourth century A……続きを見る

'An exciting, highly informative and also enjoyable read: Shepherd writes with clarity and verve… this book should find its way into the hands of all schools, universities and lovers of Herodotus.' ……続きを見る

A highly illustrated account of the closing battle of the Greek and Persian War. Plataea was one of the biggest and most important land battles of pre-20th century history. Close to 100,000 hoplite ……続きを見る

Are you yearning for a life filled with stunning sunsets over the Aegean Sea, leisurely strolls through ancient ruins, and the rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine? Are you ready to trade the hustl……続きを見る

Universally regarded as Plato’s student in antiquity, it is the eloquent and patriotic orator Demosthenesーnot the pro-Macedonian Aristotle who tutored Alexander the Greatーwho returned to the dange……続きを見る

Professor James Cracraft is an established specialist on early modern Russian history, particularly the era of Peter the Great (1682-1725), tsar and first Russian emperor. This volume gathers some o……続きを見る

Complementing Who Saved the Parthenon? this companion volume sets aside more recent narratives surrounding the Athenian Acropolis, supposedly ‘the very symbol of democracy itself’, instead asking if……続きを見る

William Henry Burnham's "An Historical Sketch of the Conceptions of Memory among the Ancients" offers a profound exploration of the evolution of memory as understood by ancient civilizations, weavin……続きを見る

The Code Of Hammurabi is the earliest known written set of laws ever discovered. They were written on an eight foot tall piece of black basalt and were found in ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq). The code ……続きを見る

In this magisterial book, William St Clair unfolds the history of the Parthenon throughout the modern era to the present day, with special emphasis on the period before, during, and after the Greek ……続きを見る

The Aesop's Fable Paradigm is a collection of essays that explore the cutting-edge intersection of Folklore and Science. From moralizing fables to fantastic folktales, humans have been telling stori……続きを見る

If we are to understand why Plato had a theory of Forms, we must explain, firstly, why he thought it necessary to depart from the ontology of the Socratic dialogues; secondly, why he then posited th……続きを見る

Students of ancient Athenian politics, governance, and religion have long stumbled over the rich evidence of inscriptions and literary texts that document the Athenians’ stewardship of the wealth of……続きを見る

In this volume William S. Anderson sets Plautus, who wrote Rome's earliest surviving poetry, in his rightful place among the Greek and Roman writers of what we know as New Comedy (fourth to second c……続きを見る