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A Classical Primer: Ancient Knowledge for Modern Minds - Hardcover

Crompton, Dan

 
9781843178804: A Classical Primer: Ancient Knowledge for Modern Minds
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 184317880X ISBN 13: 9781843178804
Verlag: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, 2013

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A basic but enjoyable introduction to the study of the culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, from the languages to literature, philosophy, art, and much more

For those who didn't take Classics at school, or who have forgotten most of what they knew, this primer is a look back at classical civilization—how they lived, and how many aspects of our own daily lives have been directly influenced by theirs, from roads and concrete, to central heating, the 12-month calendar, cranes, and even pizza. It covers Greek and Latin languages; offers Greek and Roman history in a nutshell from the Bronze Age through the fall of the Roman empire; provides an introduction to Greek literature including The Iliad, The Odyssey, and the Greek tragedies; and covers the basics of Latin literature. It also provides basic background on philosophy, including Socrates and Plato; ancient architecture including the Parthenon and the Colosseum; and science and technology, including such inventions as the alarm clock, the vending machine, flushing toilets, and glass. This handy book shows that even a basic knowledge of Classics is not only essential, but also incredibly fascinating.

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Dan Crompton is the author of The World's Oldest Joke Book: Hundreds of Hilariously Terrible Ancient Jokes.

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Verlag
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2013
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
184317880X
ISBN 13 
9781843178804
Einband
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Anzahl der Seiten
192
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