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Penelope’s Bones

A New History of Homer’s World through the Women Written Out of It

by Emily Hauser ...

Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the greatest epics of ancient Greece have been pored over endlessly in the past three millennia. But these are not just tales about heroic men. There are scores ... Read more

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Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the greatest epics of ancient Greece have been pored over endlessly in the past three millennia. But these are not just tales about heroic men. There are scores
... Read more
Sparta

The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Superpower

by Andrew Bayliss ...

A major new history of ancient Greece’s most iconic city-state.For thousands of years, the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta has been famed as the ultimate warrior society. The flowing crimson capes and bronze shields of Spartan warriors remain the enduring image of masculine bravery, austerity, and toughness; King Leonidas’s 300 soldiers at Thermopylae the quintessential example of courageous ... Read more

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A major new history of ancient Greece’s most iconic city-state.For thousands of years, the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta has been famed as the ultimate warrior society. The flowing crimson capes and bronze shields of Spartan warriors remain the enduring image of masculine bravery, austerity, and toughness; King Leonidas’s 300 soldiers at Thermopylae the quintessential example of courageous
... Read more
Peloponnesian War (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. The Complete History of the Peloponnesian War and Its Aftermath from the Primary Sources

by Thucydides, Xenophon, J.B. Bury, Callum Deneford ...

Translated by Richard Crawley, Henry Graham Dakyns ...

Peloponnesian War gathers foundational accounts and scholarly interpretation of one of antiquity's defining conflicts, tracing the struggle between Athens and Sparta as both military contest and moral crisis. Its range extends from austere political analysis and eyewitness historiography to narrative continuation and modern critical synthesis, illuminating themes of empire, civic ambition, plague, ... Read more

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Peloponnesian War gathers foundational accounts and scholarly interpretation of one of antiquity's defining conflicts, tracing the struggle between Athens and Sparta as both military contest and moral crisis. Its range extends from austere political analysis and eyewitness historiography to narrative continuation and modern critical synthesis, illuminating themes of empire, civic ambition, plague,
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The History of Ancient Greece (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. From Its Beginnings Until the Death of Alexandre the Great (3rd millennium B.C. - 323 B.C.)

by John Bagnell Bury, Maren Fairbourne ...

John Bagnell Bury's The History of Ancient Greece offers a lucid, capacious survey of Greek civilization from its legendary and archaic beginnings through the political, military, and cultural transformations of the classical age. Written in the disciplined prose of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century scholarship, it combines narrative history with constitutional, social, and intellectual ... Read more

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John Bagnell Bury's The History of Ancient Greece offers a lucid, capacious survey of Greek civilization from its legendary and archaic beginnings through the political, military, and cultural transformations of the classical age. Written in the disciplined prose of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century scholarship, it combines narrative history with constitutional, social, and intellectual
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Mythology (75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition)

Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes

by Edith Hamilton, Jim Tierney ...

This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold-bordered pages.Since its original publication in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial bestseller. For nearly 80 years, ... Read more

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This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold-bordered pages.Since its original publication in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial bestseller. For nearly 80 years,
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The Republic of Plato

by Allan Bloom ...

The definitive translation of Plato's Republic**, the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy.**“To read The Republic as Bloom means it to be read is to question everything we think we know about government, politics, the best human life, and the nature of truth.” —Adam Kirsch, from the introductionA cornerstone of Western thought, The Republic remains a... ... Read more

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The definitive translation of Plato's Republic**, the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy.**“To read The Republic as Bloom means it to be read is to question everything we think we know about government, politics, the best human life, and the nature of truth.” —Adam Kirsch, from the introductionA cornerstone of Western thought, The Republic remains a...
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Divine Might

Goddesses in Greek Myth

by Natalie Haynes ...

New York Times bestselling author Natalie Haynes returns to the world of ancient Greek myth in this scintillating follow-up to Pandora’s Jar.Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the powerful Greek goddesses whose prowess, passions, ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author Natalie Haynes returns to the world of ancient Greek myth in this scintillating follow-up to Pandora’s Jar.Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the powerful Greek goddesses whose prowess, passions,
... Read more
The Little Book of Stoicism

An Introduction to the Key Thinkers, Ideas and Virtues You Need to Know

by Rasha Barrage ...

Discover the fascinating world of Stoicism in this beginner's guide to a great and unageing philosophy- Perfect for beginners and seasoned Stoics: Discover the key thinkers and reasons why Stoicism is experiencing a resurgence in modern times- A timeless philosophy with wisdom at its core- Learn to apply stoic wisdom to your own lifeThe ancient art of Stoicism was founded in Greece during the ... ... Read more

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Discover the fascinating world of Stoicism in this beginner's guide to a great and unageing philosophy- Perfect for beginners and seasoned Stoics: Discover the key thinkers and reasons why Stoicism is experiencing a resurgence in modern times- A timeless philosophy with wisdom at its core- Learn to apply stoic wisdom to your own lifeThe ancient art of Stoicism was founded in Greece during the ...
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Alexander

God, King, Man

by Edmund Richardson ...

*Longlist for the Baillie Gifford Prize***"In this staggeringly good biography, Edmund Richardson reveals in riveting and sumptuous detail the real Alexander, the man behind the legend. Richardson has drawn on new sources from recent archeological discoveries, adding a real freshness to this millennia old story." —**Daily MailAn enthralling new biography of Alexander the Great, written as an ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

*Longlist for the Baillie Gifford Prize***"In this staggeringly good biography, Edmund Richardson reveals in riveting and sumptuous detail the real Alexander, the man behind the legend. Richardson has drawn on new sources from recent archeological discoveries, adding a real freshness to this millennia old story." —**Daily MailAn enthralling new biography of Alexander the Great, written as an
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Mythos

Series Book 1 - Stephen Fry's Greek Myths
Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Classical artwork inspired ... Read more

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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Classical artwork inspired
... Read more
HOMER: The Iliad & the Odyssey

by Homer ...

Nearly three thousand years after they were composed, The Iliad and The Odyssey remain two of the most celebrated and widely read stories ever told, yet next to nothing is known about their author. He was certainly an accomplished Greek bard, and he probably lived in the late eighth and early seventh centuries BCE Authorship is traditionally ascribed to a blind poet named Homer, and it is under ... Read more

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Nearly three thousand years after they were composed, The Iliad and The Odyssey remain two of the most celebrated and widely read stories ever told, yet next to nothing is known about their author. He was certainly an accomplished Greek bard, and he probably lived in the late eighth and early seventh centuries BCE Authorship is traditionally ascribed to a blind poet named Homer, and it is under
... Read more
The History of the Peloponnesian War (Illustrated Edition)

by Thucydides ...

Although Herodotus is known as the Father of History, Thucydides (460-395 B.C.) could have made a pretty good claim himself. Thucydides History of the Peloponnesian War recounts the 5th century BC war between Greek city states Sparta and Athens through the year 411 BC. Due to this masterpiece, Thucydides has been dubbed the father of "scientific history", because of his strict standards of ... Read more

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Although Herodotus is known as the Father of History, Thucydides (460-395 B.C.) could have made a pretty good claim himself. Thucydides History of the Peloponnesian War recounts the 5th century BC war between Greek city states Sparta and Athens through the year 411 BC. Due to this masterpiece, Thucydides has been dubbed the father of "scientific history", because of his strict standards of
... Read more
Greek Mythology

A Complete Guide to Greek Mythology, Greek Gods, and Ancient Greece

by Andrew Walsh ...

GREEK MYTHOLOGYIf you want to enter the world of Greek mythology and to learn about its heroes and villains, this book has all of it in store for you!This book covers a wide variety of the famous mythological tales of Greek origin. Whether you want to know about the birth of the Titans or how Medusa became a monster, you will find it all here.If monstrous perils, heart-stirring adventures, and ... Read more

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GREEK MYTHOLOGYIf you want to enter the world of Greek mythology and to learn about its heroes and villains, this book has all of it in store for you!This book covers a wide variety of the famous mythological tales of Greek origin. Whether you want to know about the birth of the Titans or how Medusa became a monster, you will find it all here.If monstrous perils, heart-stirring adventures, and
... Read more
Alexandria

The City that Changed the World: 'Monumental' – Daily Telegraph

by Islam Issa ...

'Fascinating and important'Natalie Haynes, author of Stone Blind'Monumental and vividly imagined'DAILY TELEGRAPH'Wonderfully entertaining'SUNDAY TIMESA SUNDAY TIMES AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEAROn a sparsely populated Egyptian coastline, Alexander the Great sketched his vision of a... ... Read more

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'Fascinating and important'Natalie Haynes, author of Stone Blind'Monumental and vividly imagined'DAILY TELEGRAPH'Wonderfully entertaining'SUNDAY TIMESA SUNDAY TIMES AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEAROn a sparsely populated Egyptian coastline, Alexander the Great sketched his vision of a...
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Survey of Historic Costume

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by Phyllis G. Tortora, Sara B. Marcketti ...

Learn about Western dress from the ancient world to today. Each chapter establishes the social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on what people wore, providing important context to understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. More than 600 images help you to recognize recurring themes, and box features throughout highlight contemporary voices ... Read more

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Learn about Western dress from the ancient world to today. Each chapter establishes the social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on what people wore, providing important context to understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. More than 600 images help you to recognize recurring themes, and box features throughout highlight contemporary voices
... Read more
Ancient Rome

A Concise Overview of the Roman History and Mythology Including the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

by Eric Brown ...

Explore the History and Mythology of the Roman Empire!Few societies and historical periods capture our fascination as much as ancient Rome. With a founding steeped in legend, along with the rise and fall of a monarchy, a republic, and an empire filled with colorful, and often even bizarre, leaders and popular figures, it is no wonder that it has been the source of inspiration for a multitude of ... Read more

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Explore the History and Mythology of the Roman Empire!Few societies and historical periods capture our fascination as much as ancient Rome. With a founding steeped in legend, along with the rise and fall of a monarchy, a republic, and an empire filled with colorful, and often even bizarre, leaders and popular figures, it is no wonder that it has been the source of inspiration for a multitude of
... Read more
Alexander the Great

by Jacob Abbott ...

A complete biography of the ancient Macedonian king and one of history's greatest military leaders.Alexander the Great, son of King Philip II of Macedonia, and his fourth wife, Olympias, seemed destined for success. He had Aristotle for a tutor until he was sixteen. He took interest in his father's military efforts abroad, and worried there would be nothing left to conquer when he became king. ... Read more

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A complete biography of the ancient Macedonian king and one of history's greatest military leaders.Alexander the Great, son of King Philip II of Macedonia, and his fourth wife, Olympias, seemed destined for success. He had Aristotle for a tutor until he was sixteen. He took interest in his father's military efforts abroad, and worried there would be nothing left to conquer when he became king.
... Read more
Alexander the Great

by Philip Freeman ...

In the first authoritative biography of Alexander the Great written for a general audience in a generation, classicist and historian Philip Freeman tells the remarkable life of the great conqueror.The celebrated Macedonian king has been one of the most enduring figures in history. He was a general of such skill and renown that for two thousand years other great leaders studied his strategy and ... Read more

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In the first authoritative biography of Alexander the Great written for a general audience in a generation, classicist and historian Philip Freeman tells the remarkable life of the great conqueror.The celebrated Macedonian king has been one of the most enduring figures in history. He was a general of such skill and renown that for two thousand years other great leaders studied his strategy and
... Read more
Odyssey

The Greek Myths Reimagined

by Stephen Fry ...

The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in the internationally bestselling Mythos series.Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring ... Read more

$24.79 CAD

The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in the internationally bestselling Mythos series.Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring
... Read more
The Complete Xenophon Collection

by Xenophon ...

Karpathos publishes the greatest works of history's greatest authors and collects them to make it easy and affordable for readers to have them all at the push of a button. All of our collections include a linked table of contents.Xenophon was an ancient Greek historian and philosopher. Xenophon was a student of Socrates and wrote several Socratic dialogues. This collection includes the following ... Read more

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Karpathos publishes the greatest works of history's greatest authors and collects them to make it easy and affordable for readers to have them all at the push of a button. All of our collections include a linked table of contents.Xenophon was an ancient Greek historian and philosopher. Xenophon was a student of Socrates and wrote several Socratic dialogues. This collection includes the following
... Read more
Other Greeks

The Family Farm and the Agrarian Roots of Western

by Victor Davis Hanson ...

Everyone has been taught that the Greek city-state is the ultimate source of the Western tradition in literature, philosophy, and politics. For generations, scholars have focused on the rise of the city-state and its brilliant cosmopolitan culture. Now Victor Hanson, the author of several studies of ancient warfare and agriculture, has written a book that will completely change our view of Greek ... Read more

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Everyone has been taught that the Greek city-state is the ultimate source of the Western tradition in literature, philosophy, and politics. For generations, scholars have focused on the rise of the city-state and its brilliant cosmopolitan culture. Now Victor Hanson, the author of several studies of ancient warfare and agriculture, has written a book that will completely change our view of Greek
... Read more
Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea

Why the Greeks Matter

by Thomas Cahill ...

Series series The Hinges of History
**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The bestselling author of How the Irish Saved Civilization takes us on a journey through the landmarks of art and bloodshed that defined Greek culture nearly three millennia ago.“A triumph of popularization: extraordinarily knowledgeable, informal in tone, amusing, wide ranging, smartly paced.” —The New York Times Book Review**In the city-states of Athens and Sparta and ... Read more

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The bestselling author of How the Irish Saved Civilization takes us on a journey through the landmarks of art and bloodshed that defined Greek culture nearly three millennia ago.“A triumph of popularization: extraordinarily knowledgeable, informal in tone, amusing, wide ranging, smartly paced.” —The New York Times Book Review**In the city-states of Athens and Sparta and
... Read more
The Hellenistic World

by F. W. Walbank ...

The vast land empire that Alexander the Great left to his successors was without parallel in Greek history. Alexander’s family and generals created a new order of monarchies and city-states which was to control most of the territory between the Adriatic Sea and western India for three hundred years.The term ‘hellenistic’ is commonly used to describe this world in which Greek was the lingua franca ... Read more

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The vast land empire that Alexander the Great left to his successors was without parallel in Greek history. Alexander’s family and generals created a new order of monarchies and city-states which was to control most of the territory between the Adriatic Sea and western India for three hundred years.The term ‘hellenistic’ is commonly used to describe this world in which Greek was the lingua franca
... Read more
Troy

The Greek Myths Reimagined

by Stephen Fry ...

Series Book 3 - Stephen Fry's Greek Myths
In the brilliant third installment of his bestselling Mythos series, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War with his trademark wit and vibrance.Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. Troy is the story of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid ... Read more

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In the brilliant third installment of his bestselling Mythos series, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War with his trademark wit and vibrance.Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. Troy is the story of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid
... Read more

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