Thebes - The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece (Cartledge Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Thebes - The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece (Cartledge Paul)(Paperback / softback)

A gripping account of the ancient Greek city of Thebes from the acclaimed author of The

Ancient Greece: A Very Short Introduction (Cartledge Paul)(Paperback)

This highly original introduction to ancient Greece uses the history of eleven major Greek cities to illuminate the most important and informative aspects of Greek culture. Cartledge highlights the role of such renowned cities as Athens (birthplace of democracy) and Sparta, but he also examines

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

Philology: The Forgotten Origins of the Modern Humanities (Turner James)(Paperback)

A prehistory of today's humanities, from ancient Greece to the early twentieth century Many today do not recognize the word, but 'philology' was for centuries nearly synonymous with humanistic intellectual life, encompassing not only the study of Greek and Roman literature and the Bible but also

Spartans - An Epic History (Cartledge Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The definitive account of the extraordinary people of Sparta, from the world's leading

British Museum 101 Stickers! Ancient Greece(Paperback / softback)

Take a tour of ancient Greece in this vibrant sticker activity book from the British Museum! Add some statues to the Acropolis, fill the busy marketplace with people and pots and use stickers to fill the ancient Olympic games with

Welcome to Thebes (Buffini Moira)(Paperback / softback)

Set in the present day but inspired by ancient myth, Welcome to Thebes offers a passionate exploration of an encounter between the world's richest and the world's poorest countries in the aftermath of a brutal war. Moira Buffini's Welcome to Thebes premiered at the National Theatre, London, in

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

Heart of Mars (Magrs Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Lora faces a dramatic final battle between the Ancient Heart of Mars and the hybrids of the City Inside. Reunited with her family but caught in the middle of the bitter conflict for the planet, will Lora decide to stay on Mars or leave forever? And what part has their ancient robot, Toaster, still

Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece (Smith-Llera Danielle)(Paperback / softback)

Deeply religious, the ancient Greeks honored many gods and goddesses. The ancient Greeks believed these gods and goddesses had great power over the weather and the Earth. But they weren't all-powerful, and they had flaws. From Zeus to Athena, read about the family of gods and goddesses that the

Alexander the Great - The Truth Behind the Myth (Cartledge Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The acclaimed biography of one of history's greatest icons, Alexander the Great. The acclaimed biography of one of history's greatest icons, Alexander the

Visitor's Guide to Ancient Greece (Sims Lesley)(Paperback / softback)

A guide for would-be time-travellers planning a trip back to Ancient Greece. It is full of historical information about interesting tourist attractions, important festivals and the fashions and customs of ancient Greece. It also includes information on the best villas, hotels and

Bacchae (Euripides)(Paperback / softback)

Dionysus, god of wine and ecstasy, has come to Thebes, and the women are streaming out of the city to worship him on the mountain, drinking and dancing in wild frenzy. The king, Pentheus, denouces this so-called 'god' as a charlatan. But no mortal can deny a god and no man can ever stand against

The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece (Barringer Judith M.)(Paperback)

The Art and Archeology of Ancient Greece is an introductory-level textbook for students with little or no background in ancient art. Arranged chronologically in broad swathes of time, from the Bronze and Iron Ages through the Geometric, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods, and concluding

The Story of Greece and Rome (Spawforth Tony)(Paperback)

The extraordinary story of the intermingled civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, spanning more than six millennia, from the late Bronze Age to the seventh century The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However,

British Museum 101 Stickers! Ancient Egypt(Paperback / softback)

Take a tour of ancient Greece in this vibrant sticker activity book from the British Museum! Fill the Nile with hungry hippos, add mummies into the embalming workshop and use stickers to add people building the

Brief History of Ancient Greece - Politics, Society, and Culture (Pomeroy Sarah B.)(Paperback / softback)

Life in Ancient Greece (Scott Michael)(Paperback / softback)

Ancient Greece Pupil Book (Wilkinson Alf)(Paperback / softback)

Ancient City of Liangzhu - Unlocking its Secrets (Bin Liu)(Paperback / softback)

Discover a whole new world. The mysterious, ancient civilisation in the city of Liangzhu was largely unheard of, until recently. Learn all about the Liangzhu people, including their society, infrastructure, trades, economy, politics, agriculture, art and mythology in this detailed and beautiful

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

Classical Art: From Greece to Rome (Beard Mary)(Paperback)

The stunning masterpieces of Ancient Greece and Rome are fundamental to the story of art in Western culture and to the origins of art history. The expanding Greek world of Alexander the Great had an enormous impact on the Mediterranean superpower of Rome. Generals, rulers, and artists seized,

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 Odyssey (Homer)(Paperback)

The epic journey of Odysseus, the hero of Ancient Greece... After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers - Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, Scylla the six-headed sea monster and even the