Ancient Athens On 5 Drachmas A Day

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Thames and Hudson
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015079359355

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Ancient Athens On 5 Drachmas a Day by Philip Matyszak Pdf

A time-traveler's guide to sightseeing, shopping, and survival in the city of gods and geniuses. Welcome to Athens in 431 BC! This entertaining guide provides all the information a tourist needs for a journey back in time to ancient Athens at its pinnacle of greatness more than 2000 years ago. Travel via Thermopylae, the Oracle at Delphi, and the site of the epic Battle of Marathon to the city of Athena, goddess of wisdom. Meet Socrates, Thucydides, Phidias, and others who are among the greatest philosophers, writers, and artists who ever lived. Encounter ordinary Athenians in the marketplace and at the theater and learn the true character of one of the most extraordinary cities of any age. Of course, ancient Athens was not all art, intellect, and politics. This well-researched yet irreverently unacademic guide also plunges gleefully into the hedonistic side of Athenian life with wine-sodden symposiums, brothels, and brawls, advising the reader to avoid slatternly prostitutes and inns where the beds are infested with bugs, and warning that both torches and an escort are needed to avoid muggers after an evening on the town. Ancient Athens on 5 Drachmas a Day takes you through the raucous city crowds to the serene heights of the Parthenon and evokes the wonder of a city where the monuments and ideas that form the bedrock of Western culture are as fresh and new as the garlands of flowers on Athena's altar.

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Thames and Hudson
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-29
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015074223606

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Ancient Rome On 5 Denarii A Day by Philip Matyszak Pdf

Tourist's guide to the city of Rome as it was in ca. 200 AD.

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782439776

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24 Hours in Ancient Athens by Philip Matyszak Pdf

During the course of a day we meet 24 ancient Athenians from all levels of society - from the slave-girl to the councilman, the fish-seller to the naval commander, the housewife to the hoplite - and get to know what the real Athens was like by spending an hour in their company.

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0500287600

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Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day by Philip Matyszak Pdf

Presents a tourist's guide to the city of Rome as it was around 200 CE.

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780239439

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The Greeks by Philip Matyszak Pdf

This book is a portrait of Ancient Greece—but not as we know it. Few people today appreciate that Greek civilization was spread across the Middle East, or that there were Greek cities in the foothills of the Himalayas. Philip Matyszak tells the lost stories of the Greeks outside Greece, compatriots of luminaries like Sappho, the poet from Lesbos; Archimedes, a native of Syracuse; and Herodotus, who was born in Asia Minor as a subject of the Persian Empire. Stretching from the earliest prehistoric Greek colonies around the Black Sea to Greek settlements in Spain and Italy, through the conquests of Alexander and the glories of the Hellenistic era, to the fall of Byzantium, The Greeks illuminates the lives of the Greek soldiers, statesmen, scientists, and philosophers who laid the foundations of what we call “Greek culture” today—though they seldom, if ever, set foot on the Greek mainland. Instead of following the well-worn path of examining the rise of Athenian democracy and Spartan militarism, this book offers a fresh look at what it meant to be Greek by instead telling the story of the Greeks abroad, from modern-day India to Spain.

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500770696

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The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories by Philip Matyszak Pdf

Full of intriguing facts and diverting stories—the ideal introduction to the myths and tales that lie at the heart of Western culture. Who was Pandora and what was in her famous box? How did Achilles get his Achilles heel? What exactly is a Titan? And why is one computer virus known as a Trojan horse? The myths of ancient Greece and Rome can seem bewilderingly complex, yet they are so much a part of modern life and discourse that most of us know fragments of them. This comprehensive companion takes these fragments and weaves them into an accessible and enjoyable narrative, guiding the reader through the basic stories of classical myth. Philip Matyszak explains the sequences of events and introduces the major plots and characters, from the origins of the world and the labors of Hercules to the Trojan War and the voyages of Odysseus and Aeneas. He brings to life an exotic cast of heroes and monsters, wronged women and frighteningly arbitrary yet powerful gods. He also shows how the stories have survived and greatly influenced later art and culture, from Renaissance painting and sculpture to modern opera, literature, movies, and everyday products.

Author : Donald P. Ryan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 0500251487

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Ancient Egypt on Five Deben a Day by Donald P. Ryan Pdf

More reliable than Herodotus and more upbeat than The Book of the Dead, this is the essential guide for the discerning time-traveller. This new addition to Thames & Hudsons successful Time Travel series takes the reader to Ancient Egypt in the time of Ramesses II (1250BC). Egyptologist Donald Ryan guides the time-travelling tourist on a journey up the Nile, and en route he offers useful advice on everything from deciphering hieroglyphics to mummifying household pets. So leave the protective amulets at home and banish all fear of being sold as a galley slave this imaginative guide is all you need to survive and enjoy your visit to Egypt in its golden age.

Author : Bruce Thatcher
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781365771279

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Rise & Decline by Bruce Thatcher Pdf

Rise & Decline is a political science work that examines the history of six republics to identify common elements in their rise, decline and extinction. Ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Third Republic of France have all passed from the world scene. The United Kingdom and the United States of America still exist, but are in decline. While many things can cause the end of a nation, these studies show that the normal life cycle of a nation - its birth, rise, maturity, decline, expiration - is determined by the degree to which its citizens accept the principles upon which it was founded - its raison d'être. Nations in ascendance are characterized by a critical mass of citizens attuned to their founding principle. As they decline, nations are characterized by growing numbers of citizens who are indifferent to or disdainful of founding principles. History is clear: All nations end. The existential question for Americans is not whether we can prevent it.

Author : Jenifer Neils,Dylan K. Rogers
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108484558

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The Cambridge Companion to Ancient Athens by Jenifer Neils,Dylan K. Rogers Pdf

This book is a comprehensive introduction to ancient Athens, its topography, monuments, inhabitants, cultural institutions, religious rituals, and politics. Drawing from the newest scholarship on the city, this volume examines how the city was planned, how it functioned, and how it was transformed from a democratic polis into a Roman urbs.

Author : Nancy Pearl
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781570617010

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Book Lust to Go by Nancy Pearl Pdf

Adventure is just a book away as best-selling author Nancy Pearl returns with recommended reading for more than 120 destinations around the globe. Book Lust To Go connects the best fiction and nonfiction to particular destinations, whether your bags are packed or your armchair is calling. With stops from Texas to Timbuktu, Nancy Pearl's reading recommendations will send you on your way.

Author : Thomas George Tucker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1936
Category : Athens (Greece)
ISBN : IOWA:31858046410811

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Life in Ancient Athens by Thomas George Tucker Pdf

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500775431

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Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World by Philip Matyszak Pdf

A chronicle of forty forgotten ancient civilizations which highlights the important contributions that each has made to modern society. The ancient world of the Mediterranean and the Near East saw the birth and collapse of great civilizations. While several of these are well known, for all those that have been recorded, many have been unjustly forgotten. Our history is overflowing with different cultures that have all evolved over time, sometimes dissolving or reforming, though ultimately shaping the way we continue to live. But for every culture that has been remembered, what have we forgotten? This thorough guide explores those civilizations that have faded from the pages of our textbooks but played a significant role in the development of modern society. Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World covers the Hyksos to the Hephthalites and everyone in between, providing a unique overview of humanity’s history from approximately 3000 BCE–550 CE. A wide range of illustrated artifacts and artworks, as well as specially drawn maps, help to tell the stories of forty lost peoples and allow readers to take a direct look into the past. Each entry exposes a diverse culture, highlighting their important contributions and committing their achievements to paper. Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World is an immersive, thought-provoking, and entertaining book for anyone interested in ancient history.

Author : Vicky Alvear Shecter
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781620915981

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Hades Speaks! by Vicky Alvear Shecter Pdf

Hades, god of the dead, welcomes readers on a dangerous tour of his underworld kingdom, filled with monsters, furies, giants, and vampire demons. Along the way, he reveals ancient death rites and sinister curses, tells hair-raising stories, and cracks jokes to die for. With his witty voice and ghoulish sense of humor, Hades is the perfect guide through this fresh and imaginative work of nonfiction that reads like a novel. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.

Author : Anthony Everitt
Publisher : Random House
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780812994599

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The Rise of Athens by Anthony Everitt Pdf

A magisterial account of how a tiny city-state in ancient Greece became history’s most influential civilization, from the bestselling author of acclaimed biographies of Cicero, Augustus, and Hadrian Filled with tales of adventure and astounding reversals of fortune, The Rise of Athens celebrates the city-state that transformed the world—from the democratic revolution that marked its beginning, through the city’s political and cultural golden age, to its decline into the ancient equivalent of a modern-day university town. Anthony Everitt constructs his history with unforgettable portraits of the talented, tricky, ambitious, and unscrupulous Athenians who fueled the city’s rise: Themistocles, the brilliant naval strategist who led the Greeks to a decisive victory over their Persian enemies; Pericles, arguably the greatest Athenian statesman of them all; and the wily Alcibiades, who changed his political allegiance several times during the course of the Peloponnesian War—and died in a hail of assassins’ arrows. Here also are riveting you-are-there accounts of the milestone battles that defined the Hellenic world: Thermopylae, Marathon, and Salamis among them. An unparalleled storyteller, Everitt combines erudite, thoughtful historical analysis with stirring narrative set pieces that capture the colorful, dramatic, and exciting world of ancient Greece. Although the history of Athens is less well known than that of other world empires, the city-state’s allure would inspire Alexander the Great, the Romans, and even America’s own Founding Fathers. It’s fair to say that the Athenians made possible the world in which we live today. In this peerless new work, Anthony Everitt breathes vivid life into this most ancient story. Praise for The Rise of Athens “[An] invaluable history of a foundational civilization . . . combining impressive scholarship with involving narration.”—Booklist “Compelling . . . a comprehensive and entertaining account of one of the most transformative societies in Western history . . . Everitt recounts the high points of Greek history with flair and aplomb.”—Shelf Awareness “Highly readable . . . Everitt keeps the action moving.”—Kirkus Reviews Praise for Anthony Everitt’s The Rise of Rome “Rome’s history abounds with remarkable figures. . . . Everitt writes for the informed and the uninformed general reader alike, in a brisk, conversational style, with a modern attitude of skepticism and realism.”—The Dallas Morning News “[A] lively and readable account . . . Roman history has an uncanny ability to resonate with contemporary events.”—Maclean’s “Elegant, swift and faultless as an introduction to his subject.”—The Spectator “An engrossing history of a relentlessly pugnacious city’s 500-year rise to empire.”—Kirkus Reviews “Fascinating history and a great read.”—Chicago Sun-Times

Author : Edward M. Harris,David M. Lewis,David Martin Lewis,Mark Woolmer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781107035881

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The Ancient Greek Economy by Edward M. Harris,David M. Lewis,David Martin Lewis,Mark Woolmer Pdf

Markets, Households and City-States in the Ancient Greek Economy brings together sixteen essays by leading scholars of the ancient Greek economy. The essays investigate the role of market-exchange in the economy of the ancient Greek world in the Classical and Hellenistic periods.