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Doing Greek Philosophy

by Robert Wardy ...

Series series Classical Foundations
This lively and original guidebook offers an invitation to the study of Greek philosophy and signposts to lead the student deeper. The reader is drawn in to the questions the philosophers posed.Doing Greek Philosophy conveys a vital sense of the dynamism and continuity in the Greek philosophical tradition, and shows how interaction between the philosophers creates and sustains that tradition. It ... Read more

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This lively and original guidebook offers an invitation to the study of Greek philosophy and signposts to lead the student deeper. The reader is drawn in to the questions the philosophers posed.Doing Greek Philosophy conveys a vital sense of the dynamism and continuity in the Greek philosophical tradition, and shows how interaction between the philosophers creates and sustains that tradition. It
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The Complete Works of Alexander Pope

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The Complete Works of Alexander PopeAlexander Pope is regarded as one of the greatest English poets, and the foremost poet of the early eighteenth century. He is best known for his satirical and discursive poetry, including The Rape of the Lock, The Dunciad, and An Essay on Criticism, as well as for his translation of Homer.This collection includes the following:The Odyssey of HomerThe Rape of the ... Read more

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The Complete Works of Alexander PopeAlexander Pope is regarded as one of the greatest English poets, and the foremost poet of the early eighteenth century. He is best known for his satirical and discursive poetry, including The Rape of the Lock, The Dunciad, and An Essay on Criticism, as well as for his translation of Homer.This collection includes the following:The Odyssey of HomerThe Rape of the
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The Republic

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The Republic (around 380 BC) by Plato (427 BCE – 347 BCE).Classical Greek philosopher, who together with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, helped to lay the philosophical foundations of Western culture.The Dialogues of Plato translated into English with Analyses and Introductions by B. Jowett (1817–1893), M.A. in Five Volumes. 3rd edition revised and corrected (Oxford University ... Read more

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The Republic (around 380 BC) by Plato (427 BCE – 347 BCE).Classical Greek philosopher, who together with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, helped to lay the philosophical foundations of Western culture.The Dialogues of Plato translated into English with Analyses and Introductions by B. Jowett (1817–1893), M.A. in Five Volumes. 3rd edition revised and corrected (Oxford University
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The Ten Tragedies of Euripides

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This file includes 10 tragedies by Euripides, literally translated by Theodore Buckley. The plays are: HECUBA, ORESTES, PHOENISSAE (The Phoenician Virgins), MEDEA, HIPPOLYTUS, ALCESTIS, BACCHAE, HERACLIDAE, IPHIGENIA IN AULIS, and IPHIGENIA IN TAURIS. According to Wikipedia: "Euripides (ca. 480 BCE–406 BCE) was the last of the three great tragedians of classical Athens (the other two being ... Read more

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This file includes 10 tragedies by Euripides, literally translated by Theodore Buckley. The plays are: HECUBA, ORESTES, PHOENISSAE (The Phoenician Virgins), MEDEA, HIPPOLYTUS, ALCESTIS, BACCHAE, HERACLIDAE, IPHIGENIA IN AULIS, and IPHIGENIA IN TAURIS. According to Wikipedia: "Euripides (ca. 480 BCE–406 BCE) was the last of the three great tragedians of classical Athens (the other two being
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Ancient Greece

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Western civilization began with the Greeks. From the highpoint of the 5th century BC through the cultural triumphs of the Alexandrian era to their impact on the developing Roman empire, the Greeks shaped the philosophy, art, architecture, and literature of the Mediterranean world. Beginning with the Homeric period, once believed to be a realm of myth, Paine takes the reader on a journey through ... Read more

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Western civilization began with the Greeks. From the highpoint of the 5th century BC through the cultural triumphs of the Alexandrian era to their impact on the developing Roman empire, the Greeks shaped the philosophy, art, architecture, and literature of the Mediterranean world. Beginning with the Homeric period, once believed to be a realm of myth, Paine takes the reader on a journey through
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Eureka!

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Ancient Greeks But Were Afraid to Ask

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The ancient Greeks gave us our alphabet and much of our scientific, medical, and cultural language; they invented democracy, atomic theory, and the rules of logic and geometry; laid the foundations of philosophy, history, tragedy, and comedy; and debated everything from the good life and the role of women, to making sense of foreigners and the best form of government, all in the most sophisticated ... Read more

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The ancient Greeks gave us our alphabet and much of our scientific, medical, and cultural language; they invented democracy, atomic theory, and the rules of logic and geometry; laid the foundations of philosophy, history, tragedy, and comedy; and debated everything from the good life and the role of women, to making sense of foreigners and the best form of government, all in the most sophisticated
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Marathon

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by Richard A. Billows ...

This lively ancient history demonstrates how the Athenian victory against Persian invaders was critical to the development of Western society.The Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. is widely considered the most decisive event in the struggle between the Greeks and the Persians. In Marathon, historian Richard Billows goes further, arguing that it was also the most significant moment in our collective ... Read more

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This lively ancient history demonstrates how the Athenian victory against Persian invaders was critical to the development of Western society.The Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. is widely considered the most decisive event in the struggle between the Greeks and the Persians. In Marathon, historian Richard Billows goes further, arguing that it was also the most significant moment in our collective
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Homer and His Age

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Homer and His Age by Andrew Lang is an illuminating exploration of the life, works, and cultural context of one of history’s greatest poets. Lang delves into the world of Homer, providing insights into the historical, social, and literary environment that shaped the Iliad and the Odyssey, while highlighting the timeless appeal and human depth of these epic tales. At the heart of this work lies its ... Read more

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From Democrats to Kings

The Brutal Dawn of a New World from the Downfall of Athens to the Rise of Alexander the Great

by Michael Scott ...

A popular history of how the ancient world turned from a democracy to a monarchy and "shine[s] a light on the culture that bloomed as Athens faded." ( The Daily Mail)Athens, 404 BC. The Democratic city-state has been ravaged by a long and bloody war with neighboring Sparta. The search for scapegoats begins and Athens, liberty's beacon in the ancient world, turns its sword on its own way of life. ... Read more

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A popular history of how the ancient world turned from a democracy to a monarchy and "shine[s] a light on the culture that bloomed as Athens faded." ( The Daily Mail)Athens, 404 BC. The Democratic city-state has been ravaged by a long and bloody war with neighboring Sparta. The search for scapegoats begins and Athens, liberty's beacon in the ancient world, turns its sword on its own way of life.
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The Metamorphoses

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by Ovid ...

Series series The Metamorphoses
The Metamorphoses of Ovid are a compendium of the Mythological narratives of ancient Greece and Rome, which embrace a large amount of information upon almost every subject connected with the learning, traditions, manners, and customs of antiquity. In this translation, the text of the Delphin edition has been used.For better understanding of the different narratives and allusions, explanations have ... Read more

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The Metamorphoses of Ovid are a compendium of the Mythological narratives of ancient Greece and Rome, which embrace a large amount of information upon almost every subject connected with the learning, traditions, manners, and customs of antiquity. In this translation, the text of the Delphin edition has been used.For better understanding of the different narratives and allusions, explanations have
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Epictetus' Handbook and the Tablet of Cebes

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This new translation presents two works, one by Epictetus and the other by Cebes, two ancient Greek philosophers of the Imperial period, in new translations of clear, straightforward English.In this book, readers will learn how to sustain emotional harmony and a ‘good flow of life’ whatever fortune may hold in store for them.This modern English translation of the complete Handbook is supported by ... Read more

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This new translation presents two works, one by Epictetus and the other by Cebes, two ancient Greek philosophers of the Imperial period, in new translations of clear, straightforward English.In this book, readers will learn how to sustain emotional harmony and a ‘good flow of life’ whatever fortune may hold in store for them.This modern English translation of the complete Handbook is supported by
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A Short History of Western Civilization

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"I wish I knew more about Western history."Adult, parent, student, and traveler: Who of us hasn't had this thought? Sara Drogin, a veteran high-school history teacher, addresses this wish with Spare Me the Details!, a "refresher text" for adults and students. Written in a lively and conversational style, Spare Me the Details! provides a concise overview of Western civilization.Spare Me the Details ... Read more

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