The Classical World: An Epic History of Greece and Rome by Robin Lane Fox Paperb

Description: The Classical World by Robin Lane Fox 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. This book offers an introduction to Ancient civilization. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A comprehensive and enthralling introduction to the Classical World, ideal for those whose interest in the subject has been speaked by the recent BBC series, Rome, or who enjoyed GladiatorThe 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 Foxs spellbinding history spans almost a thousand years of change, from the foundation of the worlds first democracy in Athens to the Roman Republic and the Empire under Hadrian. Bringing great figures such as Homer, Socrates, Alexander, 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. Notes Subtitled, The Epic History Of Greece & Rome. A comprehensive and enthralling introduction to the Classical World, that spans almost a thousand years of change, from the foundation of the worlds first democracy in Athens to the Roman Republic and the Empire under Hadrian. Author Biography Robin Lane Fox was born in 1946 and educated at Eton and Magdalen College, Oxford. He 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 Stones 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. Review The Classical World is a more epic epic than any toga-clad celluloid epic to date... Mr Lane Foxs brilliant book, where soldiers, poets and orators fight for attention in a story that is never cluttered and always stimulating. The Economist witty, ferociously learned, enormously well read Mary Beard, The Independent an ambitious and exhilarating volume...The Classical World is so replete with insight and anecdote that I would love to see it in every school library. Stuart Kelly, Scotland on Sunday we are in the hands of an author who knows that an epic can only be driven by big characters such as Pericles, Demosthenes, Philip, Cicero, Pompey, Caesar and Cleopatra...Here lies the authors mastery, matching a lifelong familiarity with his subject to the basic needs of a newly arrived apprentice Nigel Spivey, FT Review Text The Classical World is a more epic epic than any toga-clad celluloid epic to date... Mr Lane Foxs brilliant book, where soldiers, poets and orators fight for attention in a story that is never cluttered and always stimulating. Review Quote The Classical World is a more epic epic than any toga-clad celluloid epic to date... Mr Lane Foxs brilliant book, where soldiers, poets and orators fight for attention in a story that is never cluttered and always stimulating. Promotional "Headline" A comprehensive and enthralling introduction to the Classical World, ideal for those whose interest in the subject has been speaked by the recent BBC series, Rome , or who enjoyed Gladiator Details ISBN0141021411 Author Robin Lane Fox Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2006 ISBN-10 0141021411 ISBN-13 9780141021416 Format Paperback Publication Date 2006-07-06 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle An Epic History of Greece and Rome Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 938 Illustrations Illustrations (some col.), maps Position Reader in Ancient History at Oxford University and a Fellow of New College Media Book Edition 1st Pages 720 Short Title CLASSICAL WORLD Birth 1946 UK Release Date 2006-07-06 Audience General NZ Release Date 2006-08-27 AU Release Date 2006-08-27 Alternative 9780141902661 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2944619;

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