Twelve Greeks and Romans who changed the world
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Twelve Greeks and Romans who changed the world
Rowman & Littlefield, c2003
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12 Greeks and Romans who changed the world
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Includes bibliographical references and index
収録内容
- Homer, founder of Western literature
- Thales, founder of Western science
- Themistocles, defender of Greek civilization
- Pericles, democratic reformer
- Plato, founder of Western philosophy
- Alexander the Great, disseminator of Greek culture
- Scipio Africanus, defender of the Roman Republic
- Julius Caesar, destroyer of the Roman Republic
- Cicero, statesman, philosopher, and republican martyr
- Augustus, founder of the Roman Empire
- Paul of Tarsus, Christian evangelist
- Augustine, Christian theologian
内容説明・目次
内容説明
In Twelve Greeks and Romans Who Changed the World, Carl J. Richard brings to life a group of men whose contributions fundamentally altered western society. In this compelling narrative, readers encounter a rich cast of characters, including eloquent Homer, shrewd Pericles, fiery Alexander, idealistic Plato, ambitious Caesar, dedicated Paul, and passionate Augustine. As he vibrantly describes the contributions of the individuals, Richard details the historical context in which each lived, showing how these men influenced their world and ours.
目次
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Homer: Founder of Western Literature Chapter 4 Thales: Founder of Western Science Chapter 5 Themistocles: Defender of Greek Civilization Chapter 6 Pericles: Democratic Reformer Chapter 7 Plato: Founder of Western Philosophy Chapter 8 Alexander the Great: Disseminator of Greek Culture Chapter 9 Scipio Africanus: Defender of the Roman Republic Chapter 10 Julius Caesar: Destroyer of the Roman Republic Chapter 11 Cicero: Statesman, Philosopher, and Republican Martyr Chapter 12 Augustus: Founder of the Roman Empire Chapter 13 Paul of Tarsus: Christian Evangelist Chapter 14 Augustine: Christian Theologian Chapter 15 Brief Bibliographical Suggestions for General Readers
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