Ian Worthington Bücher

Presenting a personal history of Alexander the Great, this book discusses not only his dashing image and heroism, but also the downsides to his personality and the disintegration of his empire, to question whether he really deserves to be called 'Great'. It argues that Alexander sacrificed the... číst celé

This work contains a thorough analysis of the external influences that affect business activity. Theory is backed up by a wealth of statistical data, commentary and mini case studies

The book offers a comprehensive translation of the lives of ten Attic orators, drawing from the works of Pseudo-Plutarch, Photius, and the Suda. It includes detailed historical and historiographical commentary, providing valuable insights into the orators' contributions to rhetoric and their impact on ancient Greek society. This scholarly work serves as an essential resource for understanding the nuances of Attic oratory and the context in which these figures operated.

A unique military and cultural history that chronicles the reigns of Philip and Alexander the Great in one sweeping narrative.

Athens After Empire provides a detailed history of Athens and its constancy as a crucial part of the Mediterranean landscape. This new narrative history of post-Classical Athens extends the period of study and expands research into the areas of socio-cultural change.

The Last Kings of Macedonia and the Triumph of Rome provides a chronicle of the last three kings of Macedonia: Philip V (r. 221-179), his son Perseus (r. 179-168), and the pretender Andriscus or Philip VI (r. 149-148). Far from being a mere postscript to Macedonia's Classical greatness or collateral damage in Rome's ascendancy in the east, Philip and Perseus should be remembered for heroically striving to preserve their kingdom's independence against staggering odds.

This volume deals with aspects of orality and oral traditions in ancient Greece, and is a selection of refereed papers from the fourth biennial Orality and Literacy in Ancient Greece conference, held at the University of Missouri Columbia in 2000.The book is divided into three literature, rhetoric and society, and philosophy. The papers focus on genres such as epic poetry, drama, poetry and art, public oratory, legislative procedure, and Simplicius' philosophy. All papers present new approaches to their topics or ask new and provocative questions.

Voice into Text A discussion of orality and literacy in ancient Greece and what analysis of these areas yields for that society and its culture. Chapters cover topics such as art, comedy, poetry, tragedy, and on orality in contemporary cultures (Greek and South African) which have a bearing on the ancient world. Full description