Who's Who in the Classical World I-III.

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WHO'S WHO
IN THE
ROMAN WORLD
Enlightening and succinct .A book in which it is a delight to immerse oneself. A good companion to the authors Who's Who in the Greek World.
The most comprehensive biographical guide available to one of the greatest civilizations in history
Over 1,000 entries covering figures from all walks of Roman life, from politics and warfare to poetry, philosophy and more
Fully cross-referenced A-Z guide, with maps, a chronology, a full glossary and a list of the emperors
Ideal for anyone with an interest in the ancient world
WHO'S WHO
IN THE
GREEK WORLD
Of all the world's ancient civilizations, it is perhaps Ancient Greece that has the strongest hold over the modern imagination. The history, philosophy and literature continue to intrigue and enthral. Now John Hazel has compiled the definitive biographical guide to the Greek and Hellenistic world from 750BC to the end of the Roman Empire.
Subjects covered include:
Philosophers such as Socrates and... Tovább

Fülszöveg

WHO'S WHO
IN THE
ROMAN WORLD
Enlightening and succinct .A book in which it is a delight to immerse oneself. A good companion to the authors Who's Who in the Greek World.
The most comprehensive biographical guide available to one of the greatest civilizations in history
Over 1,000 entries covering figures from all walks of Roman life, from politics and warfare to poetry, philosophy and more
Fully cross-referenced A-Z guide, with maps, a chronology, a full glossary and a list of the emperors
Ideal for anyone with an interest in the ancient world
WHO'S WHO
IN THE
GREEK WORLD
Of all the world's ancient civilizations, it is perhaps Ancient Greece that has the strongest hold over the modern imagination. The history, philosophy and literature continue to intrigue and enthral. Now John Hazel has compiled the definitive biographical guide to the Greek and Hellenistic world from 750BC to the end of the Roman Empire.
Subjects covered include:
Philosophers such as Socrates and Plato
Poets, including Sappho and Sophocles
Monarchs and warriors from Alexander the Great to the brilliant Theban general Epaminondas
Memorably infamous figures such as the traitor Ephalites and Alexander's corrupt treasurer Harpalus
Cross-references, select bibliography and a glossary of terms make this an excellent introduction to the world of the Ancient Greeks and an invaluable reference source.
WHO'S WHO
IN
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
The Routledge Who's Who in Classical Mythology is the most complete and detailed reference book of its kind. It offers scholarly accounts of all those half-remembered mythological tales surrounding fantastic gods such as Apollo, Zeus, Athena and Dionysus, and mortals such as Achilles, Odysseus, Jason, Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, andTarquin, providing:
Over I200 extensive entries covering Greek and Roman mythological characters
Detailed biographical information on each character, including alternative forms the characters have assumed
The complete historical and geographical context of each entry
An extremely accessible an easy to use a-z layout
Comprehensive genealogical trees of the most important mythological families
Detailed lists of all Greek and Latin writers referred to in the text Vissza