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  • The Macedonians in Athens, 322-229 B.C.

    Proceedings of an International Conference held at the University of Athens, May 24-26, 2001

    For a century following the end of the Lamian War in 322 B.C., Athens' harbour at Pireus was almost constantly occupied by a Macedonian garrison. The Macedonian presence dealt a crucial blow to Athenian independence and Athenian democracy, initiating the first in a long and intermittent series of foreign occupations. The twenty-eight papers in this volume are based on an international conference ... Read more

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  • The Story of the Odyssey

    Here Stephen Tracy offers a vivid, fast-paced narrative that serves as a reading guide to Homer's monumental epic. He not only provides translations of key passages and traces the evolution of major themes in the Odyssey, but also helps new readers to understand the artistry of one of the best tales ever told. Aimed at advanced readers as well, this book stresses an appreciation of how Homer has ... Read more

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  • Greek And Roman Mythology: History, Art, Reference. Heracles, Zeus, Jupiter, Juno, Apollo, Venus, Cyclops, Titans. (Mobi Reference)

    Learn more about Greek and Roman Mythology with this comprehensive and fully illustrated book.Audience:Intended for everyone interested Greek and Roman Mythology. Written in plain English.FEATURES:- Fully illustrated with maps, art, and photographs - Search for the words or phrases - Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page - Add Bookmarks - Designed for optimal navigation on ... Read more

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  • Helen of Troy

    The Story Behind the Most Beautiful Woman in the World

    For 3,000 years, the woman known as Helen of Troy has been both the ideal symbol of beauty and a reminder of the terrible power beauty can wield.In her search for the identity behind this mythic figure, acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes uses Homer’s account of Helen’s life to frame her own investigation. Tracing the cultural impact that Helen has had on both the ancient world and Western ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • The Nicomachean Ethics (Mobi Classics)

    Nicomachean Ethics (sometimes spelled "Nichomachean"), or Ta Ethika, is a work by Aristotle on virtue and moral character which plays a prominent role in defining Aristotelian ethics. It consists of ten books based on notes from his lectures at the Lyceum and were either edited by or dedicated to Aristotle's son, Nicomachus.Nicomachean Ethics focuses on the importance of habitually behaving ... Read more

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  • The First Clash

    The Miraculous Greek Victory at Marathon and Its Impact on Western Civilization

    by James Lacey ...
    **NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“A compelling and provocative read . . . With a soldier’s eye, Jim Lacey re-creates the battle of Marathon in all its brutal simplicity.”—Barry Strauss, author of Masters of Command**Marathon—one of history’s most pivotal battles. Its name evokes images of almost superhuman courage, endurance, and fighting spirit. In this eye-opening book, military analyst James Lacey ... Read more

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  • The Oracle

    Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind Its Lost Secrets

    A gripping modern-day detective story about the scientific quest to understand the Oracle of DelphiLike Walking the Bible, this fascinating book turns a modern eye on an enduring legend. The Oracle of Delphi was one of the most influential figures in ancient Greece. Human mistress of the god Apollo, she had the power to enter into ecstatic communion with him and deliver his prophesies to men. ... Read more

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  • A Recovered City of Alexander the Great, 1900. Illustrated

    A description of the lost and recovered city of Priene as the ruins were excavated at the end of the 19th century. ... Read more

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  • A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths

    Series series Brief Histories
    The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance.This long-overdue book crystallises ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Alexander the Great and His Empire

    A Short Introduction

    by Pierre Briant ...
    Translated by Amélie Kuhrt ...
    A classic account of Alexander the Great's conquest and its impact on the conquered—now in English for the first timeThis is the first publication in English of Pierre Briant's classic short history of Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian empire, from the Mediterranean to Central Asia. Eschewing a conventional biographical focus, this is the only book in any language that sets the rise of ... Read more

    $23.09 USD

  • The Metamorphoses

    Books IV-VII

    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 Staff of Oedipus

    Transforming Disability in Ancient Greece

    Series series Corporealities: Discourses Of Disability
    Ancient Greek images of disability permeate the Western consciousness: Homer, Teiresias, and Oedipus immediately come to mind. But The Staff of Oedipus looks at disability in the ancient world through the lens of disability studies, and reveals that our interpretations of disability in the ancient world are often skewed. These false assumptions in turn lend weight to modern-day discriminatory ... Read more

    $23.99 USD