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The Birth of Classical Europe - A History from Troy to Augustine (Paperback) Loot Price: R484
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The Birth of Classical Europe - A History from Troy to Augustine (Paperback)

Simon Price, Peter Thonemann

Series: The Penguin History of Europe

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An innovative and intriguing look at the foundations of Western civilization from two leading historians; the first volume in the Penguin History of Europe The influence of ancient Greece and Rome can be seen in every aspect of our lives. From calendars to democracy to the very languages we speak, Western civilization owes a debt to these classical societies. Yet the Greeks and Romans did not emerge fully formed; their culture grew from an active engagement with a deeper past, drawing on ancient myths and figures to shape vibrant civilizations. In The Birth of Classical Europe, the latest entry in the much-acclaimed Penguin History of Europe, historians Simon Price and Peter Thonemann present a fresh perspective on classical culture in a book full of revelations about civilizations we thought we knew. In this impeccably researched and immensely readable history we see the ancient world unfold before us, with its grand cast of characters stretching from the great Greeks of myth to the world-shaping Caesars. A landmark achievement, The Birth of Classical Europe provides insight into an epoch that is both incredibly foreign and surprisingly familiar.

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Imprint: Penguin USA
Country of origin: United States
Series: The Penguin History of Europe
Release date: December 2011
First published: December 2011
Authors: Simon Price • Peter Thonemann
Dimensions: 213 x 139 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 397
ISBN-13: 978-0-14-312045-2
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
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LSN: 0-14-312045-X
Barcode: 9780143120452

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