Profile Books: 'This marvellous book won the Wolfson History Prize and is a model of subtle but accessible writing about the... Zobraziť viac
The idea of 'civilisation' has always been debated, even fought over. At the heart of those debates lies the big question of how people - from prehistory to the present day - have depicted themselves and others, both human and divine... Zobraziť viac
Profile Books Ltd: "'Sophisticated, engaging... she unravels the intricacies with the light and deft touch which... Zobraziť viac
Ancient Rome matters. Its history of empire, conquest, cruelty and excess is something against which we still judge ourselves. Its myths and stories - from Romulus and Remus to the Rape of Lucretia - still strike a chord with us... Zobraziť viac
Cruel control freaks, diligent workaholics or extravagant teenagers? What were the emperors of Rome really like? ... Zobraziť viac
Profile Books: Mary Beard is one of the world's best-known classicists - a brilliant academic, with a rare gift for... Zobraziť viac
Britain's best-known classicist Mary Beard, is also a committed and vocal feminist. With wry wit, she revisits the gender agenda and shows how history has treated powerful women. Her examples range from the classical world to the modern day... Zobraziť viac
