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Classical World Figures by Tony Spawforth 2000 UK Paperback
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Dewey Decimal:920.038Genre:Philosophy, Biography & AutobiographyItem Weight:11.3 OzISBN-10:0192801074gtin13:9780192801074Format:Uk-Trade PaperIntended Audience:TradeIllustrator:YesLanguage:EnglishDewey Edition:21LC Classification Number:DE7.H67 2000brand:Oxford University Press, IncorporatedTable Of Content:IntroductionHow to use this BookMain text of 497 entries, alphabetically arrangedShort chronology5 line mapsPublisher:Oxford University Press, IncorporatedPublication Year:2000Item Height:1.1 inAuthor:Tony SpawforthNumber of Pages:469 PagesItem Width:7.5 inSynopsis:While books about the gods of antiquity abound, there are few works that give us entrance to the classical world as it existed in the personalities and deeds of its most important citizens. With the arrival of Who's Who in the Classical World , all this is changed. This volume holds biographical entries on nearly 500 individuals of central importance from the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, including writers, thinkers, artists, scientists, statesmen, kings, queens, and other historical figures. Furthermore, these entries offer far more than simple biographical information: many are short essays covering major historical and cultural themes centered around individuals as varied as Herodotus, Socrates, Plato, Alexander the Great, and Augustus. Drawing on the latest edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary , this book offers authoritative and accessible scholarship from over 190 world experts on their subjects, providing an invaluable guide to the names and achievements of the leaders of the classical world., While books about the gods of antiquity abound, there are few works that give us entrance to the classical world as it existed in the personalities and deeds of its most important citizens. With the arrival of Who's Who in the Classical World, all this is changed. This volume holds biographical entries on nearly 500 individuals of central importance from the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, including writers, thinkers, artists, scientists, statesmen, kings, queens, and other historical figures. Furthermore, these entries offer far more than simple biographical information: many are short essays covering major historical and cultural themes centered around individuals as varied as Herodotus, Socrates, Plato, Alexander the Great, and Augustus. Drawing on the latest edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, this book offers authoritative and accessible scholarship from over 190 world experts on their subjects, providing an invaluable guide to the names and achievements of the leaders of the classical world., Who's Who in the Classical World offers biographical entries on nearly 500 individuals of central importance from the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, including writers, thinkers, artists, scientists, statesmen, kings, queens, and other historical figures; mythological figures are excluded. Entries offer far more than just biographical information: many are short essays in themselves covering major historical and cultural themes in antiquity centred round individuals as varied as Herodotus, Socrates, Plato, Alexander the Great, and Augustus. Drawing on the latest edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, this book offers authoritative and accessible scholarship from over 190 world-experts on their subjects, providing an invaluable guide for students and general readers alike.ISBN-13:9780192801074LCCN:2001-266634Item Length:4.9 inBook Title:Who's Who in the Classical WorldTopic:History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Historical
This book is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in classical history! Packed with detailed entries on key figures, it’s both informative and easy to navigate. The writing is clear and engaging, making it perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. A must-have for your collection!
This book is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in classical history! Packed with detailed entries on key figures, it’s both informative and easy to navigate. The writing is clear and engaging, making it perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. A must-have for your collection!