Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt with an introduction and Notes by John M. Marincola... Zobraziť viac
Within its pages is summed up a complete view of the cosmos and how human beings should respond to it... Zobraziť viac
The heroic story of the siege of Troy is as enthralling today as it ever was. The Greeks are entering the tenth year of their war with the Trojans, but their armies are fractured and their best warrior Achilles has abandoned the battle on a mission... Zobraziť viac
The Iliad has had a far-reaching impact on Western literature and culture, inspiring writers, artists and classical composers across the ages... Zobraziť viac
What is the nature of things? Must I think my own way through the world? What is justice? How can I be me? How should we treat each other? ... Zobraziť viac
A captivating popular history that shines a light on the notorious Julio-Claudian women who forged an empire Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero-these are the names history associates with the early Roman Empire... Zobraziť viac
Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions are born and history is made... Zobraziť viac
Spanning 3,000 years, from the birth of Minoan Crete to the death of the Julio-Claudian dynasty in Rome, a magisterial new history of the ancient world told, for the very first time, through women... Zobraziť viac
A remarkable insight into the real story of the seven Queen Cleopatras of Ancient Egypt... Zobraziť viac
The apostle Paul's letter to his friend and fellow Christian Philemon, which focuses on the question of slavery, has long inspired debate. Onesimus, one of Philemon's slaves and a Christian himself, has left his master's house and sought refuge with... Zobraziť viac
Their names still echo down the ages: The Great Pyramid at Giza. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Temple of Artemis. The statue of Zeus at Olympia. The mausoleum of Halikarnassos... Zobraziť viac
Drawing on literary, legal, historical, antiquarian, and artistic evidence of Roman nuptials from the end of the Republic through the early Empire, Karen Hersch shows how the Roman wedding expressed the ideals and norms of an ancient people in the... Zobraziť viac
Original interpretation of the fundamental transformations of Rome's society, culture and identity during the period of its imperial expansion. Zobraziť viac
Critical introduction to the fascinating genre of Latin love elegy, exploring its Greek and Latin precursors, the individual elegists, the world it presents, and why it has been so important to the concept of love and lament in the history of Western... Zobraziť viac
Go back into the really rotten times of the Romans, where there were beastly battles, deadly doctors and marvellous myths. Discover what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts, how ancient Britons got their hair nice and spikey and why rich Romans... Zobraziť viac
This book explores the institution of manumission - the freeing of slaves - in ancient Rome. Zobraziť viac
Der Band gibt einen Überblick über die Spätantikeforschung und beleuchtet insbesondere die Rolle der Religion für das ökonomische, gesellschaftliche und politische Leben. Sein Fazit: Die enormen Veränderungen dieser Zeit sind von grundlegender... Zobraziť viac
The empire behind the legendCarthage was a power that dominated the western Mediterranean for almost six centuries before its fall to Rome. The history of the realm and its Carthaginians was subsumed by their conquerors and, along the way, the story of... Zobraziť viac
The definitive history of Rome's golden age - antiquity's ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness... Zobraziť viac
One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story. Star. Stjarna. Stare. Thousands of miles apart, people look up at the night sky and use the same word to describe what they see. Listen to these English, Icelandic and Iranic words and ... Zobraziť viac
