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1) It's All Greek To Me: From Homer to the Hippocratic Oath, How Ancient Greece Has Shaped Our World
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Why is ancient Greece important? Because, quite simply, if we want to understand the modern Western world, we need to look back to the Greeks. Consider the way we think about ethics, about the nature of beauty and truth, about our place in the universe, about our mortality. All this we have learned from the ancient Greeks. They molded the basic disciplines and genres in which we still organize thought, from poetry to drama, from medicine to philosophy,...
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Greek mythology as we unravel the essence of these mythical creatures. Humanoid Monsters, Serpentine Creatures, Partially Human, Monstrous Animals, Ghosts and Daemons, and Other Creatures are the several categories used to describe the creatures that enrich Greek mythology and traditions from the other side of beauty and perfection. From the enchanting seductive charm of the Medusa to the formidable strength...
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Athens is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life-neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Go back in time at the Acropolis, marvel at the Temple of Olympian Zeus and hike the ancient Filopappou Hill; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Athens and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Athens:
Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout
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Lonely Planet's Crete is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Swim in Elafonisi Beach's sparkling waters, gaze in wonder at the Palace of Knossos and stroll through Hania's idyllic old town; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Crete Travel Guide:
Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring...
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Lonely Planet's Greece is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the elegant Acropolis, climb to the magnificent Meteora, and experience the vibrant culture of Athens; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Greece Travel Guide:
Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of...
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"The battles for control of the lands of Middle Sea
This book usefully, concisely and comprehensively describes the history of the conflict that raged for a century between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire. In the ancient world these were among the largest conflicts ever fought. At the outset of this struggle the Carthaginians, who had come from Phoenician beginnings, were the dominant power in the Mediterranean region. Rome was aggressively...
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Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting landscapes and timeless wonders of Greece with "Exploring Greece: A Comprehensive Travel Guide" by William Jones. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of this Mediterranean gem as you traverse ancient ruins, sun-kissed islands, and mythical mountains.In this meticulously crafted guide, William Jones, a seasoned traveler and storyteller, brings Greece to life with informative insights, engaging...
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These chapters aim to provide a comprehensive exploration of the military forces in ancient Greece, covering the hoplite infantry, the naval prowess of triremes, key historical conflicts, the unique aspects of Spartan warfare, and the enduring legacy of Greek military strategies.
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"The military commander known as 'the last of the Romans'
Flavius Belisarius is a name well known to those interested in the conflicts of the later Roman Empire at the time of Justinian I. The Roman Empire of the west had fallen and the emperor of Byzantine Empire in the east, centred on Constantinople, dreamed of recovering by conquest the Mediterranean territories that had been lost. The ambition was a colossal one, but Belisarius was undoubtedly...
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Obras fundadoras da literatura ocidental, "Ilíada" e "Odisseia" são muito mais do que poemas épicos que narram a história da guerra de Troia ou do retorno de Ulisses a sua terra natal. Elas são a origem de um enorme repertório mítico que, avançando nos séculos, desempenha até os dias de hoje um importante papel no imaginário e na cultura do ocidente.
A "Ilíada" parece consistir, pelo título, apenas de um breve incidente ocorrido no cerco...
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The lifestyle of the classical Greeks often seems disappointingly modest when compared to those of other legendary civilizations. Where are the marble floors, the pillared halls, the gilden rooms? Even the Athenians, the richest and most poweful of the Greeks, were said by one contemporary to dress no better than slaves.
Athenians, however, were as skilled at spending as their playwrights were at devising tragedies. Vast estates vanished overnight,...
13) 1st August
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When ethnarchy emerged as an institution in Syria, the Cypriots were federated under the Koinon and continued to do so during the next five centuries. Well-known Roman personages were connected to the island including Marcus Cato and Cicero. The first religious leaders, Saint Paul, Barnabas, and Lazarus came one century later. Christian emissaries came in the fourth century, starting from Saint Helena. Later, Spyrido, Epiphany and others implemented...
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This book explores the roles and expectations of women within the Ancient Greek society. Athens, often considered the cradle of democracy, had a complex social structure that placed distinct expectations on individuals based on their gender, class, and citizenship status. While women held a unique position within the aristocracy, their roles were largely confined to the private sphere, with limited influence in the public and political realms.
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The second of two systematic reports on the more than one million sherds of pottery recovered from the Franchthi Cave in Greece.
Over two and a quarter metric tons of pottery were recovered from Neolithic deposits at Franchthi and Paralia which will significantly increase our understanding of Neolithic pottery and Neolithic society in southern Greece. Through the development and application of a new system of ceramic classification, this fascile...
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The first of two systematic reports on the more than one million sherds of pottery recovered from the Franchthi Cave in Greece.
Over two and a quarter metric tons of pottery were recovered from Neolithic deposits at Franchthi and Paralia which will significantly increase our understanding of Neolithic pottery and Neolithic society in southern Greece. Through the development and application of a new system of ceramic classification, this fascile analyzes...
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Aristotle's "A Treatise on Government," also known as "Politics," is a seminal work in the field of political philosophy. Written in the 4th century BCE, this treatise offers a profound analysis of the nature of city-states and their governance.
Aristotle examines various forms of government, including monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy, and discusses their merits and pitfalls. He advocates for a mixed government system, believing it to...
18) Odyssey
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Clássico absoluto da literatura universal, a "Odisseia" leva-nos à Grécia de 3.000 anos atrás, às grandiosas aventuras do herói Ulisses, depois da Guerra de Troia. Foi escrita provavelmente no fim do século VIII a.C., em algum lugar da Jnia, região da costa da Ásia Menor então controlada pelos gregos, e atualmente parte da Turquia.
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A journey through an Aegean island community's history of massacre, occupation, famine, and financial meltdown-and its effects on culture and memory.
Drawing on research conducted on Chios during the sovereign debt crisis that struck Greece in 2010, Nicolas Argenti follows the lives of individuals who symbolize the transformations affecting this Aegean island. As witnesses to the crisis speak of their lives, however, their current anxieties and frustrations...
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If you are looking for accounts and retelling of encounters with werewolves, this is a great starting point.Be mindful these stories were published in 1865 and the content will have "current" events the author had encountered as well as mythological findings in terms of what was known and understood at that time. From the legends of using magical wolf skins to the terrifying accounts of lycanthropy, you will find both known and forgotten accounts,...
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