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The Story of Greece and Rome

par Tony Spawforth ...

"This excellent survey . . . spans the rise and fall of the Greco-Roman world. This conversational yet erudite history is a treat." ( Publishers Weekly, starred review)The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from ... En savoir plus

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"This excellent survey . . . spans the rise and fall of the Greco-Roman world. This conversational yet erudite history is a treat." ( Publishers Weekly, starred review)The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from
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Versailles

A Biography of a Palace

par Tony Spawforth ...

"An illuminating portrait" of the palace―its architecture, its scandals, its politics, and its role in France's tumultuous history ( The New York Times Book Review).The story of Versailles is one of historical drama, under the last three kings of France's old regime, mixed with the high camp and glamour of the European courts, all in an iconic home for the French arts. The palace itself has been ... En savoir plus

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"An illuminating portrait" of the palace―its architecture, its scandals, its politics, and its role in France's tumultuous history ( The New York Times Book Review).The story of Versailles is one of historical drama, under the last three kings of France's old regime, mixed with the high camp and glamour of the European courts, all in an iconic home for the French arts. The palace itself has been
... En savoir plus
Τι οφείλουμε στους αρχαίους Έλληνες

par Tony Spawforth ...

Traduit par Ανδρέας Παππάς ...

Στον δυτικό πολιτισµό όπως τον γνωρίζουµε σήµερα η επίδραση των αρχαίων Ελλήνων και του πολιτισµού τους είναι φανερή σε όλους. Στις περισσότερες ευρωπαϊκές γλώσσες και σε πάµπολλους τοµείς χρησιµοποιούνται ελληνικές λέξεις, οι Ολυµπιακοί Αγώνες διοργανώνονται µε πρότυπο τους αντίστοιχους αρχαιοελληνικούς, το πολίτευµα των κρατών είναι η δηµοκρατία, ενώ αξιοποιούνται παντοιοτρόπως θεσµοί που ... En savoir plus

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Στον δυτικό πολιτισµό όπως τον γνωρίζουµε σήµερα η επίδραση των αρχαίων Ελλήνων και του πολιτισµού τους είναι φανερή σε όλους. Στις περισσότερες ευρωπαϊκές γλώσσες και σε πάµπολλους τοµείς χρησιµοποιούνται ελληνικές λέξεις, οι Ολυµπιακοί Αγώνες διοργανώνονται µε πρότυπο τους αντίστοιχους αρχαιοελληνικούς, το πολίτευµα των κρατών είναι η δηµοκρατία, ενώ αξιοποιούνται παντοιοτρόπως θεσµοί που
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Breve storia della Grecia e di Roma

par Tony Spawforth ...

«Un racconto semplice e diretto, ricco di collegamenti inediti e illuminanti. Un’opera colta, ma al tempo stesso di grande leggibilità, che è una vera sorpresa.»Publishers WeeklyLa magnifica civiltà generata dagli antichi Greci e Romani è la più grande eredità del mondo classico; la tradizionale narrazione che vede questi imperi ‘civilizzati’ difendere i loro progressi e la loro cultura dagli ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

«Un racconto semplice e diretto, ricco di collegamenti inediti e illuminanti. Un’opera colta, ma al tempo stesso di grande leggibilità, che è una vera sorpresa.»Publishers WeeklyLa magnifica civiltà generata dagli antichi Greci e Romani è la più grande eredità del mondo classico; la tradizionale narrazione che vede questi imperi ‘civilizzati’ difendere i loro progressi e la loro cultura dagli
... En savoir plus
What the Greeks Did for Us

par Tony Spawforth ...

An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular cultureOur contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like “pandemic,” a Freudian state of mind like the “Oedipus complex,” or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first ... En savoir plus

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An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular cultureOur contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like “pandemic,” a Freudian state of mind like the “Oedipus complex,” or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first
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The Story of Greece and Rome

par Tony Spawforth ...

Lu par Steven Crossley ...

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16 heure 7 min

The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story ... En savoir plus

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The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story
... En savoir plus

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What the Greeks Did for Us

par Tony Spawforth ...

Lu par Michael Langan ...

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11 heure 30 min

An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular cultureOur contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like "pandemic," a Freudian state of mind like the "Oedipus complex," or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

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An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular cultureOur contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like "pandemic," a Freudian state of mind like the "Oedipus complex," or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first
... En savoir plus

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The Last Days of Stalin

par Joshua Rubenstein ...

Lu par Arthur Morey ...

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8 heure 46 min

A scholarly, absorbing narrative of Stalin’s last days and the turbulent wake of his dictatorship.Joshua Rubenstein’s riveting account takes us back to the second half of 1952, when no one could foresee an end to Joseph Stalin’s murderous regime. He was poised to challenge the newly elected US president Dwight Eisenhower with armed force and was also broadening a vicious campaign against Soviet ... En savoir plus

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A scholarly, absorbing narrative of Stalin’s last days and the turbulent wake of his dictatorship.Joshua Rubenstein’s riveting account takes us back to the second half of 1952, when no one could foresee an end to Joseph Stalin’s murderous regime. He was poised to challenge the newly elected US president Dwight Eisenhower with armed force and was also broadening a vicious campaign against Soviet
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Think Tank

Forty Neuroscientists Explore the Biological Roots of Human Experience

Lu par Mike Chamberlain, Jo Anna Perrin ...

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8 heure 50 min

A spirited collection of essays by cutting-edge neuroscientists that irreverently explores the quirky and counter intuitive aspects of brain function.Neuroscientist David J. Linden approached leading brain researchers and asked each the same question: "What idea about brain function would you most like to explain to the world?" Their responses make up this one-of-a-kind collection of popular ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

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A spirited collection of essays by cutting-edge neuroscientists that irreverently explores the quirky and counter intuitive aspects of brain function.Neuroscientist David J. Linden approached leading brain researchers and asked each the same question: "What idea about brain function would you most like to explain to the world?" Their responses make up this one-of-a-kind collection of popular
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The Lost World of Byzantium

par Jonathan Harris ...

Lu par Gareth Richards ...

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12 heure 29 min

The acclaimed author of Byzantium and the Crusades "offers a fresh take on this fabled but hidden civilization" across eleven centuries of history (Colin Wells).For more than a millennium, the Byzantine Empire presided over the juncture between East and West, as well as the transition from the classical to the modern world. Rather than recounting the standard chronology of emperors and battles, ... En savoir plus

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The acclaimed author of Byzantium and the Crusades "offers a fresh take on this fabled but hidden civilization" across eleven centuries of history (Colin Wells).For more than a millennium, the Byzantine Empire presided over the juncture between East and West, as well as the transition from the classical to the modern world. Rather than recounting the standard chronology of emperors and battles,
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The Sumerians

Their History, Culture, and Character

par Samuel Noah Kramer ...

Lu par Nigel Patterson ...

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12 heure 51 min

The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums BC. This book is an unparalleled compendium of what is known about them.Professor Kramer communicates his enthusiasm for his subject as he outlines ... En savoir plus

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The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums BC. This book is an unparalleled compendium of what is known about them.Professor Kramer communicates his enthusiasm for his subject as he outlines
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Cities of God

The Real Story of How Christianity Became an Urban Movement and Conquered Rome

par Rodney Stark ...

Lu par Bob Souer ...

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6 heure 24 min

How did the preaching of a peasant carpenter from Galilee spark a movement that would grow to include over two billion followers? Who listened to this "good news," and who ignored it? Where did Christianity spread, and how? Based on quantitative data and the latest scholarship, preeminent scholar and journalist Rodney Stark presents new and startling information about the rise of the early church, ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

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How did the preaching of a peasant carpenter from Galilee spark a movement that would grow to include over two billion followers? Who listened to this "good news," and who ignored it? Where did Christianity spread, and how? Based on quantitative data and the latest scholarship, preeminent scholar and journalist Rodney Stark presents new and startling information about the rise of the early church,
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