A Classical Primer: Ancient Knowledge for Modern Minds - Couverture souple

Crompton, Dan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1782435115 ISBN 13 : 9781782435112

Editeur : Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

The essential introduction to the culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Didn't take Classics at school? Or maybe you've forgotten most of what you once knew? This handy, informative and enjoyable book is the perfect primer for people of all ages on this fascinating subject.

The study of the culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, Classics takes in all aspects of their life and learning, from the languages and literature, philosophy, art and much more besides.

A Classical Primer is an accessible and enjoyable 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 twelve-month calendar, cranes and even the modern-day favourite, pizza!

This small but authoritative book will take you on a journey through this lost world, showing you that even a basic knowledge of Classics is not only essential, but also incredibly fascinating.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dan Crompton studied Classics and Linguistics at Cambridge University. He is the author of Caught Short (2013) and A Classical Primer (2012) and the translator (from the original Ancient Greek) of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: The World's Oldest Joke Book (2010).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1782435115
• ISBN 13: 9781782435112
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible