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  • The Scythians 700–300 BC

    by E.V. Cernenko ...
    Series series Men-at-Arms
    The 'Scythian period' in the history of Eastern Europe lasted little more than 400 years.But the impression these horsemen made upon the history of their times was such that, a thousand years after they had ceased to exist as a sovereign people, their heartland and the territories which they dominated far beyond it continued to be known as 'greater Scythia'.From the very beginnings of their ... Read more

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    by Plato ...
    Plato’s most famous work and one of the most important books ever written on the subject of philosophy and political theory, “The Republic” is a fictional dialogue between Socrates and other various Athenians and foreigners which examines the meaning of justice. It is primarily from the writings of Plato that Socrates’s ideas are passed down to us. Written around 380 BC, the work is an important ... Read more

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  • New History of the Peloponnesian War

    by Donald Kagan ...

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  • A Slap in the Face: Why Insults Hurt--And Why They Shouldn't

    Why Insults Hurt--And Why They Shouldn't

    by William B. Irvine ...
    Insults are part of the fabric of daily life. But why do we insult each other? Why do insults cause us such pain? Can we do anything to prevent or lessen this pain? Most importantly, how can we overcome our inclination to insult others? In A Slap in the Face, William Irvine undertakes a wide-ranging investigation of insults, their history, the role they play in social relationships, and the ... Read more

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  • Gods and Heroes

    The Story of Greek Mythology

    by Michael Foss ...
    The travelling storyteller combined many talents: scholar, educator, linguist, poet and musician. He showed learning, curiosity and judgement, but most of all he could not resist a good story.True to their original telling and stripped of the sanitization of later centuries, these powerful tales make compelling reading. The traveller's tales are shaped by the landscape, character, tradition and ... Read more

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  • Dinner with Persephone

    Travels in Greece

    by Patricia Storace ...
    Series series Vintage Departures
    A New York Times Notable Book of the Year"Full of insights, marvelously entertaining . . . haunting and beautifully written."--The New York Review of Books"I lived in Athens, at the intersection of a prostitute and a saint." So begins Patricia Storace's astonishing memoir of her year in Greece. Mixing affection with detachment, rapture with clarity, this American poet perfectly evokes a country ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Rhodes:History for Travellers

    by Brian Anderson, Eileen Anderson ...
    Many feet have trampled Rhodes over the millennia and it had served many masters until it finally gained union with Greece only in 1947, The island is rich with historical interest from the old medieval fortress town of Rhodes with its powerful connection to the Knights Hospitallers of St John to the ancient acropolis at Lindos.This book aims to bring all this into context for the discerning ... Read more

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  • Plutarch's Lives

    by Plutarch ...
    "Plutarch's Lives," penned by Plutarch, is a biographical masterpiece from ancient Greece. This collection pairs the lives of notable Greeks and Romans, examining virtues, vices, and achievements. Through parallel narratives, it contrasts figures like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, offering moral insights. With eloquence, Plutarch weaves history, philosophy, and character study, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Gods of Olympus

    A History

    by Barbara Graziosi ...
    "An engaging introduction to a fascinating topic . . . Graziosi narrates the many metamorphoses of the Greek gods with humor and erudition." ― The Christian Science MonitorThe gods of Olympus are the most colorful characters of Greek civilization: even in antiquity, they were said to be cruel, oversexed, mad, or just plain silly. Yet for all their foibles and flaws, they proved to be tough ... Read more

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  • Medusa

    Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon

    by Stephen R. Wilk ...
    Medusa, the Gorgon, who turns those who gaze upon her to stone, is one of the most popular and enduring figures of Greek mythology. Long after many other figures from Greek myth have been forgotten, she continues to live in popular culture. In this fascinating study of the legend of Medusa, Stephen R. Wilk begins by refamiliarizing readers with the story through ancient authors and classical ... Read more

    $38.99 USD

  • Critias (Illustrated Edition)

    by Plato ...
    In 427 B.C., the Ancient Greek city-state of Athens was flourishing. Approximately 80 years earlier, the Athenians had formed the first self-representative democracy in history, the Peloponnesian War against Sparta had only just started, and Socrates was only beginning to lay the foundation of what would become Western philosophy. That year Plato was born to a wealthy family: with an uncle who was ... Read more

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  • Hiero

    by Xenophon ...
    Xenophon was an ancient Greek historian, soldier, and student of Socrates. Xenophon was not considered a philosopher during his time but he is now often considered one. Xenophon’s writings cover many different genres and are still widely studied by students today. This edition of Hiero includes a table of contents. ... Read more

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