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  • Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves

    Women in Classical Antiquity

    by Sarah Pomeroy ...
    "The first general treatment of women in the ancient world to reflect the critical insights of modern feminism. Though much debated, its position as the basic textbook on women's history in Greece and Rome has hardly been challenged."--Mary Beard, Times Literary Supplement. Illustrations. ... Read more

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  • Spartan Women

    Sparta, which existed from 800 B.C. until A.D. 200, was renowned in the ancient world as a stoic and martial city-state, and most of what we know about Sparta concerns its military history and male-dominated social structure. Yet Spartan women were in many ways among the most liberated of the ancient world, receiving formal instruction in poetry, music, dance, and physical education. And the most ... Read more

    $39.59 USD

  • Pythagorean Women

    Their History and Writings

    Love triangles and Pythagorean women.In Pythagorean Women, classical scholar Sarah B. Pomeroy discusses the groundbreaking principles that Pythagoras established for family life in Archaic Greece, such as constituting a single standard of sexual conduct for women and men. Among the Pythagoreans, women played an important role and participated actively in the philosophical life. While Pythagoras ... Read more

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  • Women's History and Ancient History

    Edited by Sarah B. Pomeroy ...
    This collection of essays explores the lives and roles of women in antiquity. A recurring theme is the relationship between private and public, and many of the essays find that women’s public roles develop as a result of their private lives, specifically their family relationships.Essays on Hellenistic queens and Spartan and Roman women document how women exerted political power — usually, but not ... Read more

    $28.49 USD

  • Benjamin Franklin, Swimmer

    An Illustrated History, Transactions, American Philosophical Society (Vol. 110, Part 1)

    Series Book 58 - Transactions of the American Philosophical Society
    Using Benjamin Franklin’s love of swimming, this illustrated publication examines his life, times, and strong, inventive personality through a lens that historians have previously overlooked. Through swimming, Franklin interacted with family, friends, and acquaintances and gained entree into British society. Incorporating primary sources, including Franklin’s own writings, artistic and ... Read more

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  • Christmas in Sweden or A festival of light

    The book provides a detailed account of how Christmas is celebrated in Sweden, offering readers a glimpse into Swedish customs and traditions during the holiday season. Pomeroy's narrative explores the unique aspects of Swedish Christmas celebrations, including festive customs, traditional foods, and cultural practices.The book highlights the significance of light in Swedish Christmas traditions, ... Read more

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  • Christmas in Spain: Mariquita's Day of Rejoicing

    “IF your mother is willing, I will take you for a walk with me,” said Señor Vasquez, smiling indulgently at his twin son and daughter. Anitia clapped her hands in delight as she ran after Antonio in search of their mother. They found her in the despensa, the store-house of many delicious dainties, as she was busy giving out the supplies for the holiday supper that evening. She followed them into ... Read more

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  • Christmas in Spain or Mariquita's Day of Rejoicing

    Christmas in Spain follows the story of Mariquita, a young Spanish girl, as she experiences the joy and traditions of Christmas in Spain. The narrative provides a glimpse into Spanish holiday customs and celebrations, focusing on Mariquita's personal experiences and the festive atmosphere.The story blends cultural insights with a heartwarming tale, emphasizing themes of family, tradition, and the ... Read more

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    "[A] monumental history . . . explaining . . . how Sparta's early strategic role in the Greek world was inseparable from the uniqueness of its origins and values." (David Hanson, The Hoover Institution, author of The Other Greeks)For centuries, ancient Sparta has been glorified in song, fiction, and popular art. Yet the true nature of a civilization described as a combination of democracy and ... Read more

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  • The Gymnasium of Virtue

    Education and Culture in Ancient Sparta

    Series series Studies in the History of Greece and Rome
    The Gymnasium of Virtue is the first book devoted exclusively to the study of education in ancient Sparta, covering the period from the sixth century B.C. to the fourth century A.D. Nigel Kennell refutes the popular notion that classical Spartan education was a conservative amalgam of “primitive” customs not found elsewhere in Greece. He argues instead that later political and cultural movements ... Read more

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  • Alexander to Actium

    The Historical Evolution of the Hellenistic Age

    by Peter Green ...
    Series Book 1 - Hellenistic Culture and Society
    The Hellenistic Age, the three extraordinary centuries from the death of Alexander in 323 B. C. to Octavian's final defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium, has offered a rich and variegated field of exploration for historians, philosophers, economists, and literary critics. Yet few scholars have attempted the daunting task of seeing the period whole, of refracting its achievements ... Read more

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  • The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization

    Series series Oxford Companions
    What did the ancient Greeks eat and drink? What role did migration play? Why was emperor Nero popular with the ordinary people but less so with the upper classes? Why (according to ancient authors) was Oedipus ('with swollen foot') so called? For over 2,000 years the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome have captivated our collective imagination and provided inspiration for so many aspects of ... Read more

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