The Fun Bits Of History You Don T Know About Egyptians And Spartans

Author : Callum Evans
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1515071960

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The Fun Bits of History You Don't Know about Egyptians and Spartans by Callum Evans Pdf

Welcome to the History Hits series! Bestselling children's author Callum Evans is proud to presents TWO BOOKS IN ONE! Introducing "History Hits: Fun Learning Facts About "EGYPTIANS and SPARTANS." DOUBLE the fun, and DOUBLE the learning! This book uses captivating images and expertly written words to teach children about "EGYPTIANS AND SPARTANS" Perfect reading for any occasion and especially ideal for bed times, long journeys or for bonding with your child. Fun Filled Learning for Your Child (and you!) Every one of our books is lovingly researched, illustrated and put together to outstand, awe and inspire the reader. Our beautiful images help explain and enlighten each well-written fact. This book covers a range of exciting topics including: * Who Were The Egyptians? * What Were The Different Periods Of Ancient Egypt? * What Was Ancient Egyptian Architecture Like? * What Was Ancient Egyptian Art Like? * What Scientific Achievements Did The Ancient Egyptians Make? then * Who Were The Spartans? * What Is A Citystate? * Who Ruled Sparta? * Who Were The Kings Of Sparta? * What Were The Different Classes In Sparta? PLUS - SO MUCH MORE!! We loved compiling this book and even learned a few things along the way and hopefully you will too. Get this book at this SPECIAL PRICE exclusive to the Amazon Store. *** Your child will love it - this is guaranteed.***

Author : Callum Evans
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1515076091

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The Fun Bits of History You Don't Know about Spartans and Greeks by Callum Evans Pdf

Welcome to the History Hits series! Bestselling children's author Callum Evans is proud to presents TWO BOOKS IN ONE! Introducing "History Hits: The Fun Bits Of History You Don't Know About SPARTANS AND GREEKS." DOUBLE the fun, and DOUBLE the learning! This book uses captivating images and expertly written words to teach children about "SPARTANS AND GREEKS" Perfect reading for any occasion and especially ideal for bed times, long journeys or for bonding with your child. Fun Filled Learning for Your Child (and you!) Every one of our books is lovingly researched, illustrated and put together to outstand, awe and inspire the reader. Our beautiful images help explain and enlighten each well-written fact. This book covers a range of exciting topics including: * Who Were The Spartans? * What Is A Citystate? * Who Ruled Sparta? * Who Were The Kings Of Sparta? * What Were The Different Classes In Sparta? then * Who Were The Ancient Greeks? * What Was The Greek Renaissance? * What Type Of Government Did They Have In Ancient Greece? * What kind of laws did they have in ancient greece? * Who Was Alexander The Great? PLUS - SO MUCH MORE!! We loved compiling this book and even learned a few things along the way and hopefully you will too. Get this book at this SPECIAL PRICE exclusive to the Amazon Store. *** Your child will love it - this is guaranteed.***

Author : Callum Evans
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1514816784

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The Fun Bits of History You Don't Know about Spartans by Callum Evans Pdf

Welcome to the History Hits Series! Bestselling children's author Callum Evans presents "The Fun Bits Of History You Don't Know About SPARTANS." This book uses captivating images and expertly written words to teach childrenabout a range of subjects. Perfect reading for any occasion and especially ideal for bed times, long journeys or for bonding with your child. Fun Filled Learning for Your Child (and you!) Every one of our books is lovingly researched, illustrated and put together to outstand, awe and inspire the reader. Our beautiful images help explain and enlighten each well-written fact. This book covers a range of exciting topics including: * Who Were The Spartans * What Is A citystate? * Who Ruled Sparta? * Who Were The Kings Of Sparta? * What Were The Different Classes In Sparta? ..and MUCH more! We loved making this book and even learned a few things along the way and hopefully you will too. Get this book at this SPECIAL PRICE exclusive to the Amazon Store. Your child will love it - this is guaranteed. PLEASE leave an honest review after reading this book! It REALLY helps us to understand what you would like to see and read about! Thank you."

Author : Paul Cartledge
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781468316070

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Thebes by Paul Cartledge Pdf

The riveting, definitive account of the ancient Greek city of Thebes, by the acclaimed author of The Spartans—now in paperback Among the extensive writing available about the history of ancient Greece, there is precious little about the city-state of Thebes. At one point the most powerful city in ancient Greece, Thebes has been long overshadowed by its better-known rivals, Athens and Sparta. In Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece, acclaimed classicist and historian Paul Cartledge brings the city vividly to life and argues that it is central to our understanding of the ancient Greeks’ achievements—whether politically or culturally—and thus to the wider politico-cultural traditions of western Europe, the Americas, and indeed the world. From its role as an ancient political power, to its destruction at the hands of Alexander the Great as punishment for a failed revolt, to its eventual restoration by Alexander’s successor, Cartledge deftly chronicles the rise and fall of the ancient city. He recounts the history with deep clarity and mastery for the subject and makes clear both the di?erences and the interconnections between the Thebes of myth and the Thebes of history. Written in clear prose and illustrated with images in two color inserts, Thebes is a gripping read for students of ancient history and those looking to experience the real city behind the myths of Cadmus, Hercules, and Oedipus.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1913
Category : Electronic
ISBN : PRNC:32101078190160

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Youth's Companion by Anonim Pdf

Author : Matthew White
Publisher : Text Publishing
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781921758768

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Atrocitology by Matthew White Pdf

Which wars killed the most people? Was the twentieth century the most violent in history? Are religions, tyrants or ideologies responsible for the greatest bloodshed? In this remarkable and original book, 'atrocitologist' Matthew White assesses man's inhumanity to man over several thousand years. From the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage to the cataclysmic events of World War II, Atrocitology spans centuries and civilisations as it measures the hundred most violent episodes in history. Relying on statistical analysis rather than grand theories, White offers three big lessons: chaos is more deadly than tyranny, the world is much more disorganised than we realise, and more civilians than soldiers are killed in wars—in fact, the army is usually the safest place to be during wartime. Our understanding of history's worst atrocities is patchy and skewed. This book sets the record straight, charting those events with the largest man-made death tolls without fear or favour.

Author : Ian Rutherford
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199656127

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Greco-Egyptian Interactions by Ian Rutherford Pdf

This volume examines the cultural interaction between Greek and Egyptian culture, which can be traced in different forms over more than a millennium. Focusing in particular on literature and textual culture, chapters from leading experts cover a wide range of topics such as religion, philosophy, historiography, romance, and translation.

Author : Steven Pressfield
Publisher : Black Irish Entertainment LLC
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781936891016

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The Warrior Ethos by Steven Pressfield Pdf

WARS CHANGE, WARRIORS DON'T We are all warriors. Each of us struggles every day to define and defend our sense of purpose and integrity, to justify our existence on the planet and to understand, if only within our own hearts, who we are and what we believe in. Do we fight by a code? If so, what is it? What is the Warrior Ethos? Where did it come from? What form does it take today? How do we (and how can we) use it and be true to it in our internal and external lives? The Warrior Ethos is intended not only for men and women in uniform, but artists, entrepreneurs and other warriors in other walks of life. The book examines the evolution of the warrior code of honor and "mental toughness." It goes back to the ancient Spartans and Athenians, to Caesar's Romans, Alexander's Macedonians and the Persians of Cyrus the Great (not excluding the Garden of Eden and the primitive hunting band). Sources include Herodotus, Thucydides, Plutarch, Xenophon, Vegetius, Arrian and Curtius--and on down to Gen. George Patton, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, and Israeli Minister of Defense, Moshe Dayan.

Author : Tom May
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781445716114

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The Truth behind Historical Films by Tom May Pdf

Author : Paul Anthony Rahe
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300218602

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The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta by Paul Anthony Rahe Pdf

DIV” “Powerfully illustrates . . . that this regime determined the character and limits of Sparta’s domestic and foreign policy.” (Susan D. Collins, IThe Review of Politics) More than 2500 years ago a confederation of small Greek city-states defeated the invading armies of Persia, the most powerful empire in the world. In this meticulously researched study, historian Paul Rahe argues that Sparta was responsible for the initial establishment of the Hellenic defensive coalition and was the most essential player in its ultimate victory. Drawing from an impressive range of ancient sources, including Herodotus and Plutarch, the author veers from the traditional Atheno-centric view of the Greco-Persian Wars to examine from a Spartan perspective the strategy that halted the Persian juggernaut. Rahe provides a fascinating, detailed picture of life in Sparta circa 480 B.C., revealing how the Spartans’ form of government and the regimen to which they subjected themselves instilled within them the pride, confidence, discipline, and discernment necessary to forge an alliance that would stand firm against a great empire, driven by religious fervor, that held sway over two-fifths of the human race. “[Rahe] has an excellent eye for military logistics . . . crisp and persuasive.” —The Wall Street Journal “Intensely well-researched and well-balanced.” —Steve Donoghue, The National “Masterful.” —Joseph Bottum, Books and Culture “A serious scholarly endeavor.” —Eric W. Robinson, American Historical Review “This brilliant revisionist study . . . reminds us how Sparta . . . saved Western freedom from the Persian aggression—and did so because of its innate courage, political stability, and underappreciated genius.” —Victor Davis Hanson, author of The Other Greeks “Full of keen understandings that help explain Spartan policy, diplomacy, and strategy.” —Donald Kagan, author of The Peloponnesian War /DIV

Author : E. H. Gombrich
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300213973

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A Little History of the World by E. H. Gombrich Pdf

E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publication in English in 2005. The Yale edition alone has now sold over half a million copies, and the book is available worldwide in almost thirty languages. Gombrich was of course the best-known art historian of his time, and his text suggests illustrations on every page. This illustrated edition of the Little History brings together the pellucid humanity of his narrative with the images that may well have been in his mind's eye as he wrote the book. The two hundred illustrations—most of them in full color—are not simple embellishments, though they are beautiful. They emerge from the text, enrich the author's intention, and deepen the pleasure of reading this remarkable work. For this edition the text is reset in a spacious format, flowing around illustrations that range from paintings to line drawings, emblems, motifs, and symbols. The book incorporates freshly drawn maps, a revised preface, and a new index. Blending high-grade design, fine paper, and classic binding, this is both a sumptuous gift book and an enhanced edition of a timeless account of human history.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1146 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1957-11
Category : Periodicals
ISBN : IND:30000088359827

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The Saturday Evening Post by Anonim Pdf

Author : T. S. Chaudhry
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781782797494

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The Queen of Sparta by T. S. Chaudhry Pdf

Xerxes, the Great King of Persia invades Greece in 480 B.C. at the head of a massive army. Three hundred Spartans and King Leonidas die heroically blocking the Persian advance at the pass of Thermopylae. The Persians are poised to conquer all of Greece. The only one standing in their way is a woman – Gorgo, Queen of Sparta. Though history has relegated her role to that of a bystander, what if she played a central role in the Greek resistance to the Persian invasion. What if she kept her true role a secret in order to play it more effectively? What if she was hiding other secrets too – dark secrets of murder and vengeance? What if the only person who truly appreciated her genius was an enemy prisoner whom she has vowed to kill? What if after their victory, the Greeks started to turn on each other? What if, eventually, Gorgo had to choose between the security of Sparta and safety of her son? And what if the only one who could find a way out is the same prisoner who had once fought against the Spartans?

Author : Sarah B. Pomeroy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002-07-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199880997

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Spartan Women by Sarah B. Pomeroy Pdf

This is the first book-length examination of Spartan women, covering over a thousand years in the history of women from both the elite and lower classes. Classicist Sarah B. Pomeroy comprehensively analyzes ancient texts and archaeological evidence to construct the world of these elusive though much noticed females. Sparta has always posed a challenge to ancient historians because information about the society is relatively scarce. Most existing scholarship on Sparta concerns the military history of the city and its heavily male-dominated social structure--almost as if there were no women in Sparta. Yet perhaps the most famous of mythic Greek women, Menelaus' wife Helen, the cause of the Trojan War, was herself a Spartan. Written by one of the leading authorities on women in antiquity, Spartan Women reconstructs the lives and the world of Sparta's women, including how their status changed over time and how they held on to their surprising autonomy. Proceeding through the archaic, classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods, Spartan Women includes discussions of education, family life, reproduction, religion, and athletics.

Author : Nigel M. Kennell
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2000-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0807862452

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The Gymnasium of Virtue by Nigel M. Kennell Pdf

The Gymnasium of Virtue is the first book devoted exclusively to the study of education in ancient Sparta, covering the period from the sixth century B.C. to the fourth century A.D. Nigel Kennell refutes the popular notion that classical Spartan education was a conservative amalgam of "primitive" customs not found elsewhere in Greece. He argues instead that later political and cultural movements made the system appear to be more distinctive than it actually had been, as a means of asserting Sparta's claim to be a unique society. Using epigraphical, literary, and archaeological evidence, Kennell describes the development of all aspects of Spartan education, including the age-grade system and physical contests that were integral to the system. He shows that Spartan education reached its apogee in the early Roman Empire, when Spartans sought to distinguish themselves from other Greeks. He attributes many of the changes instituted later in the period to one person--the philosopher Sphaerus the Borysthenite, who was an adviser to the revolutionary king Cleomenes III in the third century B.C.