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    Sex and Society in the Laws of Plato

    Series series Studies in Classics
    Sex and the Second-Best City deals with the topics of sex and society in the Laws of Plato with recourse to historical context and modern critical theory. It examines reconstructions of ancient "sexuality" with a view to increased clarification. The text of the Laws is considered, along with many of its literary qualities, its influences and the utopian plan that it proposes. ... Leer más

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    How the Athenians and Spartans Fought the Peloponnesian War

    One of our most provocative military historians, Victor Davis Hanson has given us painstakingly researched and pathbreaking accounts of wars ranging from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. Now he juxtaposes an ancient conflict with our most urgent modern concerns to create his most engrossing work to date, A War Like No Other.Over the course of a generation, the Hellenic city-states ... Leer más

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  • History of Greece, Volume 1: Legendary Greece

    de George Grote ...
    History of Greece, Volume I: Legendary Greece, from the Gods and Heroes to the Foundation of the Olympic Games (776 B.C.) is part one of George Grotes epic history of Greece. ... Leer más

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  • Introducing the Ancient Greeks

    From Bronze Age Seafarers to Navigators of the Western Mind

    de Edith Hall ...
    "Wonderful…a thoughtful discussion of what made [the Greeks] so important, in their own time and in ours." —Natalie Haynes, IndependentThe ancient Greeks invented democracy, theater, rational science, and philosophy. They built the Parthenon and the Library of Alexandria. Yet this accomplished people never formed a single unified social or political identity. In Introducing the Ancient Greeks, ... Leer más

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  • A Slap in the Face: Why Insults Hurt--And Why They Shouldn't

    Why Insults Hurt--And Why They Shouldn't

    Insults are part of the fabric of daily life. But why do we insult each other? Why do insults cause us such pain? Can we do anything to prevent or lessen this pain? Most importantly, how can we overcome our inclination to insult others? In A Slap in the Face, William Irvine undertakes a wide-ranging investigation of insults, their history, the role they play in social relationships, and the ... Leer más

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  • The If Odyssey

    A Philosophical Journey Through Greek Myth and Storytelling for 8 - 16-Year-Olds

    The If Odyssey draws out the philosophy that lies behind each story in Homer'sepic tale to introduce children not only to the exciting fables of Odysseus,but also to that other great Ancient Greek tradition, philosophy. Explore withOdysseus the value of happiness, non-existent entities, moral dilemmas, thephilosophy of prophecy, and the nature of love among many other philosophicalissues. From the ... Leer más

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  • The Frogs

    A Journey Through the Underworld: Satirical Comedy in Ancient Greece

    de Aristophanes ...
    In "The Frogs," Aristophanes employs sharp wit and vibrant dialogue to explore themes of artistic merit and cultural decline in classical Athens. This comedic play, set in the underworld, follows the god Dionysus as he embarks on a fantastical journey to retrieve the playwright Euripides, ultimately provoking a profound discourse on the nature of drama and the responsibilities of the playwright. ... Leer más

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  • The Secret History

    New Large Print Edition

    de Procopius ...
    Traducido por Richard Atwater ...
    New Large Print Edition, comfortable and easily readable format."The Secret History" by Procopius, as translated by Richard Atwater, immerses readers in the Byzantine Empire's clandestine intrigues, unveiling the political landscape during the 6th century under the rule of Emperor Justinian I (527-565 AD). Against the backdrop of ambitious military endeavors, grand construction projects, and ... Leer más

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  • The Treasures of Alexander the Great

    How One Man's Wealth Shaped the World

    de Frank L. Holt ...
    Series series Onassis Series in Hellenic Culture
    War, the most profitable economic activity in the ancient world, transferred wealth from the vanquished to the victor. Invasions, sieges, massacres, annexations, and mass deportations all redistributed property with dramatic consequences for kings and commoners alike. No conqueror ever captured more people or property in so short a lifetime than Alexander the Great in the late fourth century BC. ... Leer más

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  • Athenian Political Oratory

    Sixteen Key Speeches

    Series series Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World
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  • The Ages of Homer

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  • Conquering Asia: The Lives and Legacies of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan

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