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Classical World Figures by Tony Spawforth 2000 UK Paperback
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gtin13:9780192801074Publication Year:2000Item Height:1.1 inNumber of Pages:469 PagesItem Width:7.5 inLCCN:2001-266634LC Classification Number:DE7.H67 2000Illustrator:YesDewey Edition:21brand:Oxford University Press, IncorporatedSynopsis: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-10:0192801074Item Weight:11.3 OzItem Length:4.9 inPublisher:Oxford University Press, IncorporatedISBN-13:9780192801074Table Of Content:IntroductionHow to use this BookMain text of 497 entries, alphabetically arrangedShort chronology5 line mapsLanguage:EnglishAuthor:Tony SpawforthIntended Audience:TradeFormat:Uk-Trade PaperTopic:History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, HistoricalGenre:Philosophy, Biography & AutobiographyDewey Decimal:920.038Book Title:Who's Who in the Classical World
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!