The Origins of Philosophy in Ancient Greece and Ancient India (Seaford Richard)(Pevná vazba)

The Origins of Philosophy in Ancient Greece and Ancient India (Seaford Richard)(Pevná vazba)

Why did Greek philosophy begin in the sixth century BCE? Why did Indian philosophy begin at about the same time? Why did the earliest philosophy take the form that it did? Why was this form so similar in Greece and India? And how do we explain the differences between them? These questions can only

Cosmography and the Idea of Hyperborea in Ancient Greece: A Philology of Worlds (Gagn Renaud)(Pevná vazba)

Ancient Magic: A Practitioner's Guide to the Supernatural in Greece and Rome (Matyszak Philip)(Pevná vazba)

In the ancient world, magic was everywhere. The supernatural abounded, turning flowers into fruit and caterpillars into butterflies. In a time before scientists studied weather patterns and figured out what caused the Earth's most mysterious phenomena, it was magic that packed a cloud full of

Children's Encyclopedia of Ancient History: Step Back in Time to Discover the Wonders of the Stone Age, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, t (Steele Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the ideas, discoveries and technology that shaped the human race at the beginnings of our civilization. Children can probe the mysteries of the pyramids of ancient Egypt for themselves, learn how one small city became the heart of the mighty

Film, Philosophy, and Reality: Ancient Greece to Godard (Andersen Nathan)(Paperback)

Film, Philosophy, and Reality: Ancient Greece to Godard is an original contribution to film-philosophy that shows how thinking about movies can lead us into a richer appreciation and understanding of both reality and the nature of human experience. Focused on the question of the relationship

A Year in the Life of Ancient Greece: The Real Lives of the People Who Lived There (Matyszak Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Spend a year in the company of the ancient Greeks during a historic and triumphant Olympic year, and experience the drama and excitement that swept through the city-states as they put aside their political differences to prepare for victory in Olympia. The year is 248 BC, the year of the 133rd

Step Into... Ancient Greece (Tames Richard)(Paperback)

Children will be able to explore the ways of life in ancient times through the facts and practical projects in this volume, which is designed to provide understanding of the civilisations and people of Ancient

Greek Myths - Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Ancient Greece: Step Into the World of the Classical Greeks, with 15 Step-By-Step Projects and More Than 350 Exciting Pictures (Tames Richard)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the spectacular acheivements of this ancient civilisation. Learn about the creation of the Olympic Games, the beginnings of modern medicine and philosophy, travel, trade, warfare, and the dawn of democracy. A selection of 15 practical projects help to bring the past to

Tales of the Greek Heroes (Green Roger Lancelyn)(Pevná vazba)

Presents the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan

Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece (Chisholm Jane)(Paperback / softback)

This is a far-reaching history of Ancient Greece, from the early Minoans to the rise of Classical Greece and its conquest by the Macedonians. It includes detailed information on the key figures, battles and geography of the Ancient Greek Empire, as well as information on the day-to-day life of its

The Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome

The essential illustrated guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome, vividly retelling their stories and exploring their origins. Who were the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome? What did they mean to the people who worshipped them? Although their time of widespread

Mothering and Motherhood in Ancient Greece and Rome (Petersen Lauren Hackworth)(Paperback)

Motherhood played a central role in ancient Greece and Rome, despite the virtual absence of female participation in the public spheres of life. Mothers could wield enormous influence as the reproductive bodies of society and, in many cases, of culture. Yet motherhood and acts of mothering have

The Ancient Art of Tea: Wisdom from the Old Chinese Tea Masters (Peltier Warren)(Pevná vazba)

The Ancient Art of Tea is a delightful look at the philosophy, history, and culture of tea in China. The health benefits of tea, whether white, green, oolong or black, are well known in our world today. However, creating the perfect, healthy cup of tea is a process few people genuinely understand

Slaves and Slavery in Ancient Greece (Forsdyke Sara)(Paperback)

Slavery in ancient Greece was commonplace. In this book Sara Forsdyke uncovers the wide range of experiences of slaves and focuses on their own perspectives, rather than those of their owners, giving a voice to a group that is often rendered silent by the historical record. By reading ancient

Ancient Greeks (Turnbull Stephanie)(Pevná vazba)

Find out about Ancient Greece, what people wore, ate and did for fun and learn about some of the most famous philosophers and mathematicians of the age in this compelling book for beginner readers. With light-hearted illustrations and clear, simple text, plus Usborne Quicklinks to take readers to

Greeks And Greek Love - A Radical Reappraisal of Homosexuality In Ancient Greece (Davidson James)(Paperback / softback)

A radical reappraisal of homosexuality in Ancient Greece, by a young historian described as 'the best thing to happen to ancient history for decades' (Andrew Roberts, MAIL ON

Ancient India: Discover the Rich Heritage of the Indus Valley and the Mughal Empire, with 15 Step-By-Step Projects and 340 Pictures (Ali Daud)(Pevná vazba)

Step back in time to explore India's dramatic history. Trace the origins of the subcontinent's wide variety of beliefs and festivals, art and culture, and see how they developed over time. The book features 15 easy-to-do projects inspired by traditional arts and crafts actively involve the reader

Ancient Magic in Greece and Rome: A Hands-on Guide - Philip Matyszak

Bestselling author Philip Matyszak explores how the Greeks and Romans used magic, who performed it – and why. Magic was everywhere in the ancient world. The supernatural abounded, turning flowers into fruit and caterpillars into butterflies. Magic packed a cloud of water vapour with energy enough

Man and Wound in the Ancient World: A History of Military Medicine from Sumer to the Fall of Constantinople (Gabriel Richard A.)(Pevná vazba)

Wounds and disease were as devastating on the battlefields of the ancient world as they are today. In an age of bloody combat, how did physicians and medics cope with arrow injuries, spear and sword gashes, dysentery, and infection without the benefits of anesthesia or modern medical technology? In

Art and Myth in Ancient Greece: Second Edition (Carpenter Thomas H.)(Paperback)

The ancient Greeks recorded their mythology on vase paintings, engraved gems, and bronze and stone sculptures, offering depictions that often predate any references to the myths in literature or recount alternative, unfamiliar versions of these tales. In some cases, visual art provides our only

Religion & Classical Warfare: Archaic and Classical Greece (Matthew Christopher)(Pevná vazba)

Religion was integral to the conduct of war in the ancient world and the Greeks were certainly no exception.Religion was integral to the conduct of war in the ancient world and the Greeks were certainly no exception. No campaign was undertaken, no battle risked, without first making sacrifice to

The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Greece (Morkot Robert)(Paperback)

The cradle of Western civilisation, Ancient Greece was a land of contradictions and conflict. Intensely quarrelsome and competitive, the Greek city-states consistently proved unwilling and unable to unite. Yet, in spite of or even because of this internal discord, no ancient civilization proved so

Visual Power in Ancient Greece and Rome, 73: Between Art and Social Reality (Hlscher Tonio)(Pevná vazba)

Visual culture was an essential part of ancient social, religious, and political life. Appearance and experience of beings and things was of paramount importance. In Visual Power in Ancient Greece and Rome, Tonio Holscher explores the fundamental phenomena of Greek and Roman visual culture and