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The Intersectional Alexander the Great

Receptions and Representations in Greece and the Wider Hellenistic Continuum

Edited by Dr Kenneth Royce Moore ...

Surveying a diverse range of topics in relation to Alexander the Great and his legacy, this book offers innovative approaches and interpretations to our historical understanding of this controversial figure in both the ancient and modern periods. A study of Alexander the Great draws in many themes such as race, sex, class, gender, disability and ethnicity, all of which are examined in this volume. ... Read more

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Surveying a diverse range of topics in relation to Alexander the Great and his legacy, this book offers innovative approaches and interpretations to our historical understanding of this controversial figure in both the ancient and modern periods. A study of Alexander the Great draws in many themes such as race, sex, class, gender, disability and ethnicity, all of which are examined in this volume.
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Sex and the Second-Best City

Sex and Society in the Laws of Plato

by Kenneth Royce Moore ...

Series series Studies in Classics
Sex and the Second-Best City deals with the topics of sex and society in the Laws of Plato with recourse to historical context and modern critical theory. It examines reconstructions of ancient "sexuality" with a view to increased clarification. The text of the Laws is considered, along with many of its literary qualities, its influences and the utopian plan that it proposes. ... Read more

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Sex and the Second-Best City deals with the topics of sex and society in the Laws of Plato with recourse to historical context and modern critical theory. It examines reconstructions of ancient "sexuality" with a view to increased clarification. The text of the Laws is considered, along with many of its literary qualities, its influences and the utopian plan that it proposes.
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A War Like No Other

How the Athenians and Spartans Fought the Peloponnesian War

by Victor Davis Hanson ...

One of our most provocative military historians, Victor Davis Hanson has given us painstakingly researched and pathbreaking accounts of wars ranging from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. Now he juxtaposes an ancient conflict with our most urgent modern concerns to create his most engrossing work to date, A War Like No Other.Over the course of a generation, the Hellenic city-states ... Read more

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One of our most provocative military historians, Victor Davis Hanson has given us painstakingly researched and pathbreaking accounts of wars ranging from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. Now he juxtaposes an ancient conflict with our most urgent modern concerns to create his most engrossing work to date, A War Like No Other.Over the course of a generation, the Hellenic city-states
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History of Greece, Volume 1: Legendary Greece

by George Grote ...

History of Greece, Volume I: Legendary Greece, from the Gods and Heroes to the Foundation of the Olympic Games (776 B.C.) is part one of George Grotes epic history of Greece. ... Read more

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History of Greece, Volume I: Legendary Greece, from the Gods and Heroes to the Foundation of the Olympic Games (776 B.C.) is part one of George Grotes epic history of Greece.
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Introducing the Ancient Greeks

From Bronze Age Seafarers to Navigators of the Western Mind

by Edith Hall ...

"Wonderful…a thoughtful discussion of what made [the Greeks] so important, in their own time and in ours." —Natalie Haynes, IndependentThe ancient Greeks invented democracy, theater, rational science, and philosophy. They built the Parthenon and the Library of Alexandria. Yet this accomplished people never formed a single unified social or political identity. In Introducing the Ancient Greeks, ... Read more

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"Wonderful…a thoughtful discussion of what made [the Greeks] so important, in their own time and in ours." —Natalie Haynes, IndependentThe ancient Greeks invented democracy, theater, rational science, and philosophy. They built the Parthenon and the Library of Alexandria. Yet this accomplished people never formed a single unified social or political identity. In Introducing the Ancient Greeks,
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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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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
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The If Odyssey

A Philosophical Journey Through Greek Myth and Storytelling for 8 - 16-Year-Olds

by If Machine Peter Worley ...

The If Odyssey draws out the philosophy that lies behind each story in Homer'sepic tale to introduce children not only to the exciting fables of Odysseus,but also to that other great Ancient Greek tradition, philosophy. Explore withOdysseus the value of happiness, non-existent entities, moral dilemmas, thephilosophy of prophecy, and the nature of love among many other philosophicalissues. From the ... Read more

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The If Odyssey draws out the philosophy that lies behind each story in Homer'sepic tale to introduce children not only to the exciting fables of Odysseus,but also to that other great Ancient Greek tradition, philosophy. Explore withOdysseus the value of happiness, non-existent entities, moral dilemmas, thephilosophy of prophecy, and the nature of love among many other philosophicalissues. From the
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The Frogs

by Aristophanes ...

Series series Classics To Go
The Frogs is a comedy written by the Ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. It was performed at the Lenaia, one of the Festivals of Dionysus in Athens, in 405 BC and received first place. The Frogs tells the story of the god Dionysus, who, despairing of the state of Athens' tragedians, travels to Hades (the underworld) to bring the playwright Euripides back from the dead. (Euripides had died the ... Read more

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The Frogs is a comedy written by the Ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. It was performed at the Lenaia, one of the Festivals of Dionysus in Athens, in 405 BC and received first place. The Frogs tells the story of the god Dionysus, who, despairing of the state of Athens' tragedians, travels to Hades (the underworld) to bring the playwright Euripides back from the dead. (Euripides had died the
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The Martial Arts of Ancient Greece

Modern Fighting Techniques from the Age of Alexander

by Kostas Dervenis, Nektarios Lykiardopoulos ...

An in-depth guide to the modern practice of Greek martial arts and their beginnings in ancient Greece and Egypt• Examines the correlation between ancient depictions of one-on-one combat and how martial arts are practiced today• Explores the close relationship between Greek martial arts and spiritual practice• Distinguishes between Pammachon (martial arts) and Pankration (combat sports)The ancient ... Read more

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An in-depth guide to the modern practice of Greek martial arts and their beginnings in ancient Greece and Egypt• Examines the correlation between ancient depictions of one-on-one combat and how martial arts are practiced today• Explores the close relationship between Greek martial arts and spiritual practice• Distinguishes between Pammachon (martial arts) and Pankration (combat sports)The ancient
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The Sea-Kings of Crete

Exploring the Legendary Sea Kings of Ancient Crete

by James Baikie ...

In "The Sea-Kings of Crete," James Baikie expertly weaves an enthralling narrative that delves into the rich tapestry of Minoan civilization, exploring its maritime prowess and enigmatic culture. Baikie's literary style combines meticulous scholarship with vivid storytelling, presenting a blend of historical analysis and imaginative reconstruction that breathes life into the ancient world. The ... Read more

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In "The Sea-Kings of Crete," James Baikie expertly weaves an enthralling narrative that delves into the rich tapestry of Minoan civilization, exploring its maritime prowess and enigmatic culture. Baikie's literary style combines meticulous scholarship with vivid storytelling, presenting a blend of historical analysis and imaginative reconstruction that breathes life into the ancient world. The
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The Secret History of Procopius

Newly translated from the Greek with an introduction

by Richard Atwater ...

Procopius of Caesarea, who accompanied the Roman general Belisarius in the wars of the Emperor Justinian, became the principal historian of the 6th century. Whilst alive, his books were in favour of Justinian, but this book, written for posthumous publication and not discovered until centuries later, is not only really critical of Justinian, but portrays him as some sort of demon. The accounts in ... Read more

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Procopius of Caesarea, who accompanied the Roman general Belisarius in the wars of the Emperor Justinian, became the principal historian of the 6th century. Whilst alive, his books were in favour of Justinian, but this book, written for posthumous publication and not discovered until centuries later, is not only really critical of Justinian, but portrays him as some sort of demon. The accounts in
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The Treasures of Alexander the Great

How One Man's Wealth Shaped the World

by Frank L. Holt ...

Series series Onassis Series in Hellenic Culture
War, the most profitable economic activity in the ancient world, transferred wealth from the vanquished to the victor. Invasions, sieges, massacres, annexations, and mass deportations all redistributed property with dramatic consequences for kings and commoners alike. No conqueror ever captured more people or property in so short a lifetime than Alexander the Great in the late fourth century BC. ... Read more

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War, the most profitable economic activity in the ancient world, transferred wealth from the vanquished to the victor. Invasions, sieges, massacres, annexations, and mass deportations all redistributed property with dramatic consequences for kings and commoners alike. No conqueror ever captured more people or property in so short a lifetime than Alexander the Great in the late fourth century BC.
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