The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, an d they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architecture , drama and epic, philosophy and politics -- these are the foundations of W estern civilization. In The Classical World, eminent classicist Robin Lane Fox brilliantly chronicles this vast sweep of history from Homer to the rei gn of Augustus. From the Peloponnesian War through the creation of Athenian democracy, from the turbulent empire of Alexander the Great to the creatio n of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Christianity, Robin Lane Fox ser ves as our witty and trenchant guide. He introduces us to extraordinary her oes and horrific villains, great thinkers and blood-thirsty tyrants. Throug hout this vivid tour of two of the greatest civilizations the world has eve r known, we remain in the hands of a great master. About the Author: Robin Lane Fox is an emeritus fellow at New College, Oxford. He's the author of many books on ancient and classical history, including Augustine, Alexander the Great, and The Classical World, which was named one of the Top Ten Nonfiction Books of 2006 by the Washington Post Book World. He lives in Oxford, England.

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Titel

The Classical World

Verlag

Basic Books, US

Erscheinungsjahr

2008

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN-10

0465024971

ISBN-13

9780465024971

Einband

Paperback

Auflage

3. Auflage

Zustand

Good

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The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, and they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architecture, drama and epic, philosophy and politics-these are the foundations of Western civilization. In The Classical World , eminent classicist Robin Lane Fox brilliantly chronicles this vast sweep of history from Homer to the reign of Hadrian. From the Peloponnesian War through the creation of Athenian democracy, from the turbulent empire of Alexander the Great to the creation of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Christianity, Fox serves as our witty and trenchant guide. He introduces us to extraordinary heroes and horrific villains, great thinkers and blood-thirsty tyrants. Throughout this vivid tour of two of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known, we remain in the hands of a great master.

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Robin Lane Fox is a Fellow of New College, Oxford, where he has been a University Reader in Ancient History since 1990. His previous books include Alexander the Great, Pagans and Christians, and The Unauthorized Version: Truth and Fiction in the Bible. He writes a regular column in the Financial Times. He lives in Oxford, England.

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