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Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age are a comprehensive 3-volume work that features the history of the ancient Greek literature, focusing on the Homeric Question concerning by whom, when, where and under what circumstances the Iliad and Odyssey, its foundational works, were composed.Contents:Prolegomena:On the State of the Homeric QuestionThe Place of Homer in Classical EducationOn the Historic Aims of HomerOn the Probable Date of HomerThe Probable Trustworthiness of the Text of HomerPlace and Authority of Homer in Historical InquiryAchis - Ethnology of the Greek Races:Scope of the InquiryOn the Pelasgians, and Cognate RacesThe Pelasgians: and Certain States Naturalized or Akin to GreeceOn the Phnicians and the Outer Geography of the OdysseyOn the CatalogueOn the Hellenes of HomerOn the Respective Contributions of the Pelasgian and Hellenic Factors to the Compound of the Greek NationOn the Three Greater Homeric AppellativesOn the Homeric Title of On the Connection of the Hellenes and Achans With the EastOlympus or the Religion of the Homeric Age:On the Mixed Character of the Supernatural System, or Theo-mythology of HomerThe Traditive Element of the Homeric Theo-mythologyThe Inventive Element of the Homeric Theo-mythologyThe Composition of the Olympian Court; and the Classification of the Whole Supernatural Order in HomerThe Olympian Community and Its Members Considered in ThemselvesThe Olympian Community and Its Members Considered in Their Influence on Human Society and ConductOn the Traces of an Origin Abroad for the Olympian ReligionThe Morals of the Homeric AgeWoman in the Heroic AgeThe Office of the Homeric Poems in Relation to That of the Early Books of Holy ScriptureAgore: Polities of the Homeric AgeIlios: Trojans and Greeks ComparedThalassa: The Outer GeographyAoidos: Some Points of the Poetry of Homer

In "History," Bernadotte Perrin explores the multifaceted nature of historical narrative, weaving together critical analysis, interpretation, and storytelling to illuminate the complexities of the past. With an emphasis on classical sources and modern historiography, Perrin addresses the ways in which history is constructed, understood, and sometimes manipulated. His literary style is marked by clarity and precision, making intricate ideas accessible while inviting readers to engage with the nuances of historical inquiry in a manner reflective of contemporary thought. Perrin, a noted scholar of classical literature and history, brings a wealth of academic expertise to this work, influenced by his extensive study of ancient texts and his commitment to understanding the role of narrative in shaping cultural identity. His background in philology and classical studies positions him uniquely to probe the intersections of history and literature, providing a rich context for his insights on how we conceive of the past within the framework of modernity. This book is highly recommended for students, scholars, and history enthusiasts alike, offering both a critical examination of historical methodology and a compelling narrative style. "History" serves not only as an academic resource but also as an invitation for readers to reflect on the fundamental questions of how we record and interpret our human experience.

e-artnow presents to you thiscollection of historical adventures and romance novels set in ancient Egypt. This meticulously edited collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:An Egyptian PrincessUarda: A Romance of Ancient EgyptHomo Sum (Novel about 4th century A.D. Christianity on the Sinai Peninsula)The SistersThe Emperor (Hadrian)Serapis, a Romance(Tale of the destruction of the Library of Alexandria)The Bride of the NileCleopatraArachneA Thorny Path (Per Aspera)The Story of My Life, from Childhood to Manhood Autobiography

Nascido em Paris, Denis Fustel de Coulanges (1830-1889) foi pioneiro e criador no uso da abordagem científica para o estudo da história na França. A Cidade Antiga é o seu livro mais famoso. Coulanges segue o metodo cartesiano e a obra e baseada em textos de historiadores e poetas antigos onde o autor investiga as origens mais afastadas das instituiçes das sociedades grega e romana. Em A Cidade Antiga, o leitor consegue identificar como eram as relaçes dos nossos antepassados com o fogo sagrado, com a cultura social e com seus familiares. O autor expe de forma clara e objetiva a vida, os costumes, a tradiço e os ritos que tem significativa participaço na formaço da sociedade atual. Fustel e considerado um dos pensadores positivistas mais influentes do seculo XIX. Em sua obra mais famosa no poderia faltar exemplos e criticas concisas comprovando a possibilidade de avaliar a historia de forma empirica como qualquer outra ciencia.

This book represents one of the very first detailed and comprehensive historical treatises on globes terrestrial and celestial in English language since the numerous works published before its appearance tended to give only a very general consideration to the uses of globes, including a reference to their important structural features, and to the problems geographical and astronomical in the solution of which they may be counted of service. The aim of this study was to treat the subject historically, beginning with the earliest references to the belief in a spherical earth and a spherical firmament encircling it, and it was inspired by the authors hope that the preliminary study may lead to a number of independent and thorough investigations of important individual examples, to the end of clearly setting forth their great documentary value.Volume 1:Terrestrial Globes in AntiquityCelestial Globes in AntiquityGlobes Constructed by the ArabsTerrestrial and Celestial Globes in the Christian Middle AgesGlobes Constructed in the Early Years of the Great Geographical DiscoveriesGlobes of the Early Sixteenth CenturyGlobes of the Second Quarter of the Sixteenth CenturyGlobes and Globe Makers of the Third Quarter of the Sixteenth CenturyGlobes and Globe Makers of the Last Quarter of the Sixteenth CenturyVolume 2:Globes and Globe Makers of the Early Seventeenth Century. The Dutch Scientific Masters and Their Preeminent LeadershipGlobes of the Second Half of the Seventeenth CenturyGlobes and Globe Makers of the First Half of the Eighteenth Century from Delisle to FergusonGlobes and Globe Makers of the Second Half of the Eighteenth CenturyThe Technic of Globe Construction Materials and Methods

"The History of Antiquity" in 6 volumes is one of the best-known works by historian Max Duncker. The authors object in regard to the ancient East was not to retrace the beginning of human civilization, but rather to understand and establish the value and extent of those early phases of civilization to which the entire development of the human race goes back. The narrative embraces the independent civilizations of the ancient East which came to exercise a mutual influence on each other. First it follows the realm on the Nile and the kingdoms of Hither Asia as far as the point where the nations of Iran began to influence their destinies, and then it attempts to set forth the peculiar development of the Aryan tribes in the valleys of the Indus and the Ganges, down to the times of Tshandragupta and Asoka. Then follows the history of the Bactrians, the Medes, and the Persians, until the period when the nations of the table-land of Iran were united by Cyrus and Darius with the countries of Western Asia, when Aryan life and Aryan civilization gained the supremacy over the whole region from Ceylon to the Nile and the Hellespont. The forms of life at which the great empires of Asia had arrived are finally brought face to face with the more youthful civilization attained by the Hellenes in their mountain cantons. This new development is followed down to the first great shock when East and West met in conflict, and the Achaemenids sought to crush the Hellenes under the weight of Asia. With the failure of this attempt "The History of Antiquity" concludes. This carefully crafted e-artnow ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.

A gold mine for fans of Greek history! This work engages the reader in Greek culture and the history of Alexander the Great and his invasion of Persia, mixing elements of fiction, fact and romance with action scenes woven into the story line, while showing the magnitude of influence that the Greek had at the time.

(Auto-)biography is a genre of ancient Egyptian written discourse that was central to high culture from its earliest periods. Belonging to the nonroyal elites, these texts present aspects of individual lives and experience, sometimes as narratives of key events, sometimes as characterizations of personal qualities. Egyptian (auto-) biographies offer a unique opportunity to examine the ways in which individuals fashioned distinctive selves for display and the significance of the physical, religious, and social contexts they selected. The present volume brings together specialists from a range of relevant periods, approaches, and interests. The studies collected here examine Egyptian (auto-)biographies from a variety of complementary perspectives: (1) anthropological and contrastive perspectives; (2) the original Old Kingdom settings; (3) text format and language; (4) social dimensions; and (5) religious experience.

Winner of AIAs 2022 Anna Marguerite McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports The rugged highlands of southern Yemen are one of the less archaeologically explored regions of the Near East. This final report of survey and excavations by the Roots of Agriculture in Southern Arabia (RASA) Project addresses the development of food production and human landscapes, topics of enduring interest as scholarly conceptualizations of the Anthropocene take shape. Along with data from Manayzah, site of the earliest dated remains of clearly domesticated animals in Arabia, the volume also documents some of the earliest water management technologies in Arabia, thereby anchoring regional dates for the beginnings of pastoralism and of potential farming. The authors argue that the initial Holocene inhabitants of Wadi Sana were Arabian hunters who adopted limited pastoral stock in small social groups, then expanded their social collectives through sacrifice and feasts in a sustained pastoral landscape. This volume will be of interest to a wide audience of archaeologists including not only those working in Arabia, but more broadly those interested in the ancient Near East, Africa, South Asia, and in Holocene landscape histories generally.

In this comprehensive final report David Ilan and 12 other contributing authors present the rich finds from the Iron Age I (circa 1200-950 BCE) levels at Tel Dan, gleaned in the course of Avraham Birans 1966-1999 excavations at the site. The architecture, ceramics, metal, flint, bone and ground stone objects and ecofacts, all contribute to the portrayal of a cosmopolitan society that thrived, initially, under Egyptian imperial rule, subsequently forging its own way with the departure of Egyptian hegemony. The early Iron Age levels at Tel Dan show material evidence for the presence of local peoples, Egyptians, Cypriots, Aegeans, and Syrians, who together, negotiated a new identity, as Danites.

The Geography of Strabo is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge, consisting of 17 books, written in Greek by Strabo, an educated citizen of the Roman Empire of Greek descent. In his 17 books, divided into three volumes, Strabo deals with ancient physical geography and chorography, by which he means political geography. The two are combined in this work, which makes a "circuit of the earth" detailing the physical and political features. Strabos Geography contains a considerable amount of historical data, as he worked on his Geography and now missing History (his other work) at the same time.

A fascinating look at the lifestyle and values of ancient IrelandThousands of years ago, Celtic Ireland was a land of tribes and warriors; but a widely accepted, sophisticated and surprisingly enlightened legal system kept society running smoothly.The brehons were the keepers of these laws, which dealt with every aspect of life: land disputes; recompense for theft or violence; marriage and divorce processes; the care of trees and animals.Transmitted orally from ancient times, the laws were transcribed by monks around the fifth century, and what survived was translated by nineteenth-century scholars.Jo Kerrigan has immersed herself in these texts, revealing fascinating details that are inspiring for our world today.With atmospheric photographs by Richard Mills, an accessible introduction to a hidden gem of Irish heritage

A Commentary on Herodotus offers an expansive exploration of the rich tapestry woven by the Father of History, his work synthesized through the critical interpretations of J. Wells and W. W. How. This anthology shines a spotlight on the multifaceted nature of Herodotuss narratives, encompassing genres from historical discourse to mythological intrigue. The editors traverse through the intricate accounts of the Greco-Persian wars, the complex interplay of cultures, and the philosophical underpinnings that defined an era. Without singling out any piece individually, the collection as a whole elevates Herodotuss text, spotlighting enlightening commentaries that underscore its enduring relevance. Wells and How stand as pillars in classical scholarship, their combined efforts presenting a nuanced commentary that breathes life into Herodotuss ancient accounts. Deeply entrenched in the intellectual currents of the early 20th century, the editors align with the historical tradition of rigorous textual analysis and cultural appreciation, bringing together diverse perspectives that echo throughout the annals of history. This collection is a testament to their erudition, as they discuss themes of empire, identity, and preservation, facilitating an enriched understanding of Herodotuss impact on subsequent literary movements and historiographical studies. For readers seeking a profound dive into classical studies, A Commentary on Herodotus is indispensable. It assembles a spectrum of voices and interpretations that not only educate but also inspire critical engagement with one of antiquitys most pivotal texts. This anthology encourages an exploration of varied insights into HerodotusAos work while fostering a meaningful dialogue on its timeless themes. Ideal for students, scholars, and history enthusiasts alike, it serves as a bridge across eras, inviting readers to appreciate the depth and diversity inherent in classical literature.

In "Ancient States and Empires," John Lord offers a meticulous exploration of the political structures and societal dynamics that characterized early civilizations. Drawing from a vast array of historical texts and archaeological evidence, Lord delves into the intricacies of ancient governance, trade, and warfare. His literary style melds a narrative approach with scholarly rigor, effectively creating a tapestry that captures the complexity of human interaction across different cultures. This text situates itself within the broader discourse of historiography, challenging contemporary notions of civilization while illuminating the achievements and failures of ancient states. John Lord was a noted historian and scholar with deep-rooted interests in ancient civilizations, having dedicated much of his academic career to researching the evolution of political systems. His travels to various archaeological sites and his engagement with primary sources have deeply informed his understanding of the nuances of ancient statecraft, allowing him to present a balanced perspective that seeks to reconcile differing historical interpretations. LordAos passion for uncovering the past is evident in his thorough analysis and vivid storytelling. "Ancient States and Empires" is a must-read for anyone interested in the foundations of modern political systems and the lessons they offer. LordAos insightful examination provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of ancient governance and its relevance today, making this book an indispensable resource for historians, students, and general readers alike.

In "On The Structure of Greek Tribal Society," Hugh E. Seebohm presents a rigorous examination of the complex frameworks that governed ancient Greek communities. Through a meticulous analysis of historical texts and archaeological findings, Seebohm delineates the intricate relationships among tribes, illustrating their sociopolitical structures, religious beliefs, and cultural practices. His literary style is characterized by clarity and precision, making complex social dynamics accessible to both scholars and general readers alike. Positioned within the field of classical studies, this work contributes significant insights to the understanding of tribal organization during a formative period in Western civilization, bridging sociology and history. Hugh E. Seebohm, a noted anthropologist and historian, has dedicated much of his academic career to exploring the intersection of society and culture in ancient civilizations. His interest in Greek tribal structures likely stems from his broader pursuit of understanding the evolution of social systems and how they inform contemporary society. Seebohms extensive research in anthropology and history serves as a solid foundation for his arguments, allowing him to draw connections between ancient practices and modern implications. For those intrigued by the complexities of ancient social structures, "On The Structure of Greek Tribal Society" is an essential read. Seebohms scholarly yet approachable prose invites readers to grapple with the legacies of tribal affiliations and their enduring impact on contemporary social frameworks. This book is a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in history, anthropology, or the foundations of communal life.

In "Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters," C. H. W. Johns meticulously uncovers the rich tapestry of ancient Mesopotamian legal and administrative practices. Through an examination of cuneiform inscriptions, Johns presents a comprehensive analysis of the socio-political landscape of Babylon and Assyria from the 3rd millennium BCE to the fall of Babylon in 539 BCE. The book is notable for its scholarly rigor and accessibility, combining detailed translations with insightful commentary that sheds light on the cultural, economic, and legal frameworks of the time, making it an essential resource for both historians and legal scholars. C. H. W. Johns, a prominent scholar of Assyriology, was deeply influenced by the burgeoning interest in ancient Near Eastern studies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His academic background in the classical languages endowed him with the skills necessary to decode the complexities of cuneiform writing, and his extensive fieldwork in the region provided him rich insights that underpin this work. His dedication to the preservation and dissemination of ancient legal texts demonstrates his profound understanding of their significance in world history. For anyone seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of early legal systems and their profound impact on contemporary law, Johns"Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters" is indispensable. This scholarly effort not only preserves ancient voices but also enriches modern discussions on law and governance, making it a vital addition to the library of any serious student or enthusiast of ancient civilizations.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

In "Fresh Light from the Ancient Monuments," A. H. Sayce presents a compelling exploration of archaeological findings that shed new light on ancient civilizations, particularly those of the Near East. The book is characterized by its analytical approach and engaging literary style, weaving together historical narratives with detailed artifacts interpretations. Sayce meticulously examines inscriptions, relics, and architectural remains, situating them within their broader cultural and historical contexts, thereby enriching our understanding of their significance in contemporary scholarship. A. H. Sayce, a noted British Assyriologist and philologist, was a pioneer in the study of ancient Near Eastern texts. His academic journey, spurred by an insatiable curiosity about the socio-political landscapes of antiquity, led him to painstakingly analyze manuscripts and monuments. His erudition reflects his deep engagement with both the languages of the region and the pressing questions of his time regarding religion, society, and historical continuity. "Fresh Light from the Ancient Monuments" is recommended reading for scholars and enthusiasts of history and archaeology alike. Sayces astute observations and thorough research illuminate the intricate tapestry of ancient civilizations, making it an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their appreciation of our shared human heritage.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Xenophon has for long, and understandably, enjoyed a privileged position as a reliable source on Sparta. Commander of a grand military expedition of Spartas devising, and a dependent of Spartas influential king Agesilaos, Xenophon knew Sparta from the inside, and - as himself an Athenian in exile - was well placed to comment on Spartas difference. The simplicity of his Greek style has a perfume of honesty. And yet... Recent research has with increasing force called into doubt Xenophons motives and truthfulness - especially as regards Sparta. Analysis of his Hellenica reveals much evasion and euphemism about Spartas failings - complicated by occasional outbursts against the iniquity of Spartan imperialism. His euphemistic Constitution of the Lakedaimonians (itself containing such an outburst), and his near-hagiography of the dead Agesilaos, have variously evoked trust and suspicion in historians. This book, by a distinguished team of specialists in Spartan history, is the first of a short series from CPW, approaching Spartan reality by way of close analysis of our main contemporary Greek sources: their access, their biases, the literary structure and the genre of their works.

This book contextualizes Claudians handling of the Proserpina myth and the underworld in the history of literature and religion while showing intersections with and differences between the literary and religious uses of the underworld topos. In doing so, the study provides an incentive to rethink the dichotomy of the terms religious and non-religious in favour of a more nuanced model of references and refunctionalisations of elements which are, or could be, religiously connotated. A close philological analysis of De raptu Proserpinae identifies the sphere of myth and poetry as an area of expressive freedom, a parallel universe to theological discourses (whether they be pagan-philosophical or Christian), while the profound understanding and skilful use of this particular sphere a formative aspect of European religious and intellectual history is postulated as a characteristic of the educated Roman and of Claudians poetry.

This is an introductory pedagogical grammar designed for readers with no previous knowledge of Sumerian. It can be used with or without a teacher. A general description of Sumerian is followed by a series of 30 graduated lessons each including a sign-list and vocabulary, cuneiform texts, transliteration, transcription and translation.