The Classical World: An Epic History from Homer to Hadrian - Couverture souple

Fox, Robin Lane

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0465024971 ISBN 13 : 9780465024971

Editeur : Basic Books, 2008

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Robin Lane Fox's The Classical World: An Epic History of Greece and Rome is a comprehensive and enthralling introduction to Ancient civilization. The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome dominated the world for centuries and continue to intrigue and enlighten us with their inventions, whether philosophy, politics, theatre, athletics, celebrity, science or the pleasures of horse racing. Robin Lane Fox's spellbinding history, spans almost a thousand years of change from the foundation of the world's first democracy in Athens to the Roman Republic and the Empire under Hadrian. Bringing great figures such as Homer, Socrates, Cicero, Alexander, Antony and Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Augustus and the first Christian martyrs to life, exploring freedom, justice and luxury, this wonderfully exciting tour brings the turbulent histories of Greece and Rome together in a masterly study. 'Epic in the true sense'
  The Times Books of the Year 'He writes supremely well ... a keen eye for the telling detail and powerful example ... the humanity of the exercise shines through ... compulsory, and compulsive, reading'
   Peter Jones, Sunday Telegraph Robin Lane Fox is a Fellow of New College, Oxford, and a University Reader in Ancient History. His other books include Alexander the Great, Pagans and Christians and The Unauthorized Version. He was historical advisor to Oliver Stone on the making of Stone's film Alexander, for which he waived all his fees on condition that he could take part in the cavalry charge against elephants which Stone staged in the Moroccan desert.

Revue de presse :

"A magnificent, panoramic introduction to the ancient world. The Classical World is a terrific read."―Sunday Times (London)

"A sweeping and stylish history ranging from Homer's Greece to Rome in the second century A.D. Fox's command of his material seems effortlessly complete, and the events of his narrative feel surprisingly immediate."―The Atlantic

"Brilliant... soldiers, poets, and orators fight for attention in a story that is never cluttered and always stimulating."―The Economist

With erudition, drive, and wit, [Fox] triumphantly brings the Greeks' and Romans' civilizations to life."―Washington Post Book World, Top Ten nonfiction Book of the Year

"A lucid, comprehensive narrative of an awesome world."―Houston Chronicle

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Basic Books
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0465024971
• ISBN 13: 9780465024971
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 672