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These Were The Greeks
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Author : H. D. Amos
language : en
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Release Date : 1979
These Were The Greeks written by H. D. Amos and has been published by Hyperion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Greece categories.
These Were The Greeks
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Author : Hugh Desmond Amos
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
These Were The Greeks written by Hugh Desmond Amos and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Greece categories.
The Greeks
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Author : Roderick Beaton
language : en
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Release Date : 2021-11-02
The Greeks written by Roderick Beaton and has been published by Faber & Faber this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-02 with History categories.
'Monumental . . . A wonderful book.' Peter Frankopan'Magisterial . . . remarkable.' Guardian'Erudite and highly readable . . . An authoritative guide to the countless ways in which Greek words and ideas have shaped the modern world.' Financial TimesThe Greeks is a story which takes us from the archaeological treasures of the Bronze Age Aegean and myths of gods and heroes, to the politics of the European Union today. It is a story of inventions, such as the alphabet, philosophy and science, but also of reinvention: of cultures which merged and multiplied, and adapted to catastrophic change. It is the epic, revelatory history of the Greek-speaking people and their global impact told as never before.
Introducing The Ancient Greeks
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Author : Edith Hall
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2015-04-02
Introducing The Ancient Greeks written by Edith Hall and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-02 with History categories.
They gave us democracy, philosophy, poetry, rational science, the joke. They built the Parthenon and the Library of Alexandria. They wrote the timeless myths of Odysseus and Oedipus, and the histories of Leonidas’s three hundred Spartans and Alexander the Great. But who were the ancient Greeks? And what was it that enabled them to achieve so much? Here, Edith Hall gives us a revelatory way of viewing this geographically scattered people, visiting different communities at various key moments during twenty centuries of ancient history. Identifying ten unique traits central to the widespread ancient Greeks, Hall unveils a civilization of incomparable richness and a people of astounding complexity – and explains how they made us who we are today. ‘A thoroughly readable and illuminating account of this fascinating people... This excellent book makes us admire and like the ancient Greeks equally’ Independent ‘A worthy and lively introduction to one of the two groups of ancient peoples who really formed the western world’ Sunday Times ‘Throughout, Hall exemplifies her subjects’ spirit of inquiry, their originality and their open-mindedness’ Daily Telegraph ‘A book that is both erudite and splendidly entertaining’ Financial Times
With The Greeks In Thessaly
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Author : W. Kinnaird Rose
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2015-06-24
With The Greeks In Thessaly written by W. Kinnaird Rose and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-24 with History categories.
Excerpt from With the Greeks in Thessaly This book is based on the despatches which I sent from Greece to Reuter's as their special war-correspondent. These were received with so much favour by the press and the public in this country and America, that I have been induced to embody them in a connected narrative of my experiences during the very brief but deeply interesting campaign. In the descriptions of the various engagements of which I was a witness - I had almost said in which I had taken part - there is little amplification of the originals forwarded by telegraph, and which were generally written on the field, while the picture was vivid and the atmosphere of battle was still round me. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Ancient Greek Civilization
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Author : Hazel Mary Martell
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2009-08-15
Ancient Greek Civilization written by Hazel Mary Martell and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Students learn about the rich legacy of the ancient Greeks in this beautifully illustrated book about Greek mythology and civilization and how these are intertwined. Greek gods and heroes emerge from the stories told in this book, as well as the many landmarks and artifacts that were made to honor these ancient figures. Various traditions about the Greek religion, culture, and people are revealed. Readers learn about the structure of Greek city-states and about different traditions and inventions, including those of clothing and jewelry, entertainment, warfare, science and education, agriculture, trade, and transportation.
The Greek Myths
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Author : Robin Waterfield
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-03-01
The Greek Myths written by Robin Waterfield and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-01 with Fiction categories.
The Greek Myths contains some of the most thrilling, romantic, and unforgettable stories in all human history. From Achilles rampant on the fields of Troy, to the gods at sport on Mount Olympus; from Icarus flying too close to the sun, to the superhuman feats of Heracles, Theseus, and the wily Odysseus, these timeless tales exert an eternal fascination and inspiration that have endured for millennia and influenced cultures from ancient to modern. Beginning at the dawn of human civilization, when the Titan Prometheus stole fire from Zeus and offered mankind hope, the reader is immediately immersed in the majestic, magical, and mythical world of the Greek gods and heroes. As the tales unfold, renowned classicist Robin Waterfield creates a sweeping panorama of the romance, intrigues, heroism, humour, sensuality, and brutality of the Greek myths and legends. The terrible curse that plagued the royal houses of Mycenae and Thebes, Jason and the golden fleece, Perseus and the dread Gorgon, the wooden horse and the sack of Troy - these amazing stories have influenced art and literature from the Iron Age to the present day. And far from being just a treasure trove of timeless tales, The Greek Myths is a catalogue of Greek myth in art through the ages, and a notable work of literature in its own right.
On The War For Greek Freedom
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Author : Herodotus
language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2003-03-15
On The War For Greek Freedom written by Herodotus and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-03-15 with History categories.
Designed for students with little or no background in ancient Greek language, history, and culture, this new abridgment presents those selections that comprise Herodotus’ historical narrative. These are meticulously annotated, and supplemented with a chronology of the Archaic Age, Historical Epilogue, glossary of main characters and places, index of proper names, and maps.
The Story Of The Greeks
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Author : H. A. Guerber
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-08-23
The Story Of The Greeks written by H. A. Guerber and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-23 with categories.
all the useful arts which Cadmus and Cecrops had taught, but also helped them to build ships like that in which he had come to Greece. He also founded religious festivals or games in honor of the harvest goddess, De-me ́ter. The women were invited to these games, and they only were allowed to bear torches in the public processions, where they sang hymns in honor of the goddess. The descendants of Danaus long ruled over the land; and one member of his family, Per ́seus, built the town of My-ce ́næ on a spot where many of the Pelasgian stone walls can still be seen. The Pelasgians who joined this young hero helped him to build great walls all around his town. These were provided with massive gateways and tall towers, from which the soldiers could overlook the whole country, and see the approach of an enemy from afar. [Illustration: The Lion Gate, Mycenæ.] This same people built tombs for some of the ancient kings, and many treasure and store houses.
Did The Greeks Believe In Their Myths
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Author : Paul Veyne
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1988-06-15
Did The Greeks Believe In Their Myths written by Paul Veyne and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-06-15 with History categories.
An examination of Greek mythology and a discussion about how religion and truth have evolved throughout time.