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1) The fury
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"This is a tale of murder. Or maybe that’s not quite true. At its heart, it’s a love story, isn’t it? Lana Farrar is a reclusive ex–movie star and one of the most famous women in the world. Every year, she invites her closest friends to escape the English weather and spend Easter on her idyllic private Greek island. I tell you this because you may think you know this story. You probably read about it at the time ―...
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The love story of Cupid and Psyche, the powerful god of love and a human girl, has fascinated readers for centuries, ever since it was written by the Roman author Apuleius in the second century AD. The enchanting story can be read as both the origin of many classic fairy tales like Beauty and the Beast or Cinderella, and as a philosophical portrait of the search of the human soul for the divine.
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Cephalos was a very late patriarch within a well-arrived age of illustrious mythic personages. By this serialization in restoration of what Classical Greek Mythology has expunged of his robust youth, we have arrived at the apex of his covert and multifaceted subversion to destroy imperial Crete and its Great Minos.
Cephalos has also finalized the formative coalition of small navies for two great sea battles-the Annihilations of 1365 attendant to...
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BOOK BLURB Unlock the secrets of the ancient world with "The Antikythera Mechanism: Masterpiece of Ancient Engineering Ingenuity." This captivating book takes you on a thrilling adventure of discovery as we unravel the mysteries of one of the fascinating artifacts of ancient engineering ingenuity.The Antikythera Mechanism is a masterpiece of ancient technology that has puzzled historians and scientists for centuries. Discovered by chance in the sea...
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A teenage king in 223 BC, Antiochus III inherited an empire in shambles, ravaged by civil strife and eroded by territorial secessions. He proved himself a true heir of Alexander: he defeated rebel armies and embarked on a campaign of conquest and reunification. Although repulsed by Ptolemy IV at the Battle of Raphia, his eastern campaigns reaffirmed Seleucid hegemony as far as modern Afghanistan and Pakistan. Returning westward, he defeated Ptolemy...
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Ancient Greece, widely recognized as the birthplace of western civilization thrived from 800 BCE to 146 BCE. It is renowned for its contributions, to domains, including literature, philosophy, politics, arts and sciences. These contributions have had an impact on societies. The civilization was characterized by a multitude of city states with Athens and Sparta being particularly notable. Athens, considered the cradle of democracy prioritized philosophy,...
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This book delves into the martial prowess and unique societal structure of Sparta, providing a comprehensive exploration of its military-focused culture, social organization, and historical significance. Each chapter unravels different aspects of Spartan life, from their legendary military discipline to the nuances of their social and political institutions.
8) Stormy Seas, Crises & Challenges in Maritime Transport: CRISES AND CHALLENGES IN MARITIME TRANSPORT
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In the vast expanse of the world's oceans, giant vessels crisscross the waves, transporting goods to and from every corner of the globe. These vessels, be they colossal container ships, mammoth tankers, or luxurious cruise liners, represent the lifeblood of the global economy. As we embark on this explorative journey into the world of maritime transport, we are poised to unravel the sheer magnitude and importance of this industry and its indelible...
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This book embarks on a captivating historical journey through the glory of Athens, unraveling the multifaceted narratives that shaped this ancient Greek city-state. Each chapter unveils a different facet of Athens' history, from its legendary origins to its golden age of philosophy, art, and political innovation.
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This book explores the historical and philosophical foundations of democracy in ancient Athens, shedding light on the birth and evolution of this revolutionary political system. Each chapter examines different facets of Athenian democracy, from its origins to its impact on governance, citizenship, and the enduring legacy it left on political thought.
11) Classical Antiquity: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Greece and Rome and How These Civilizations Infl
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Classical Antiquity, then keep reading...From about the 9th to 5th centuries BCE, the population of Greece grew unprecedently large, expanding from about 800,000 people to as many as 13 million. About a quarter million of these lived in Athens. The average size of urban households during this period grew considerably, a fact that suggests that food was suddenly available in excesses sufficient to...
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This book explores the historical and philosophical foundations of democracy in ancient Athens, shedding light on the birth and evolution of this revolutionary political system. Each chapter examines different facets of Athenian democracy, from its origins to its impact on governance, citizenship, and the enduring legacy it left on political thought.
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This original book looks in detail at arguably the two most significant characters on either side in the middle years of the great Peloponnesian War and the showdown in and around Amphipolis that led to both their deaths in 422 BC. The Spartan commander Brasidas was already a veteran of many campaigns when he headed for the strategically important northern theatre. Cleon was the key hawk in the Athenian assembly who led his fellow citizens in a major...
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The dramatic conclusion to this trilogy explains the reversal of fortunes and final defeat of Xerxes' Persian invasion of Greece; not as unlikely as usually presupposed. The focus is on the successful repulse of the Persian massive armada at Salamis, a resounding naval victory with parallels to the English defeat of the Spanish Armada. Along with the backstage policies and cloak-and-dagger events, the analysis of hard data of naval and military realities...
15) It's All Greek to Me: From Homer to the Hippocratic Oath, How Ancient Greece Has Shaped Our World
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Why is ancient Greece important? Because, quite simply, if we want to understand the modern Western world, we need to look back to the Greeks. Consider the way we think about ethics, about the nature of beauty and truth, about our place in the universe, about our mortality. All this we have learned from the ancient Greeks. They molded the basic disciplines and genres in which we still organize thought, from poetry to drama, from medicine to philosophy,...
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GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Embark on a Timeless Odyssey with "Greek Mythology: A Collection of the Best Greek Myths"
Step into the world of gods and heroes, where each turn of the page brings you face-to-face with the most iconic tales of Greek mythology. From the mighty Olympians to the cunning heroes of old, this book is your guide through an epic saga that has shaped storytelling for millennia.
Delve into the stories of Zeus' thunderous...
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This book embarks on an exploration of the timeless epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey, attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. Each chapter delves into different aspects of these monumental works, unraveling the heroic narratives, mythical landscapes, and enduring themes that have captivated readers for centuries.
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This book delves into the tumultuous and transformative conflict that shaped the ancient Greek world-the Peloponnesian War. Each chapter explores different aspects of this epic clash between Athens and Sparta, unraveling the political, military, and societal dynamics that defined this pivotal moment in history.
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This book recounts and analyzes the complex series of conflicts between the Hellenistic Successor states in the generation before the Romans intervened in, and ultimately conquered, the region. This period is rarely treated in any depth, usually warranting little more than a summary as context for a discussion of the Roman conquests. The authors demonstrate that this period of almost-constant conflict and rivalry makes a fascinating subject of study...
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The concluding part of John D Grainger's history of the Seleukids traces the tumultuous last century of their empire. In this period it was riven by dynastic disputes, secessions and rebellions, the religiously-inspired insurrection of the Jewish Maccabees, civil war and external invasion from Egypt in the West and the Parthians in the East. By the 80s BC, the empire was disintegrating, internally fractured and squeezed by the converging expansionist...