complete translation of the Greek poem recounting the experience of Odysseus during his return from the Trojan War.
Ancient Greece
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Author:HomerSummary: -
Author:Summary:This concise anthology of primary sources designed for use in an ancient philosophy survey ranges from the Presocratics to Plato, Aristotle, the Hellenistic philosophers, and the Neoplatonists." "The second edition features an amplified...
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Author:Garland, RobertSummary:Roughly 2,500 years ago, the elite classes of Athens gradually ceded power to the inexperienced masses, thus establishing a radical democracy in which power derived from the votes of everyday citizens. The sequence of events that led to...
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Author:Abbott, JacobSummary:Alexander the Great is a towering figure in ancient history because of his legendary conquests throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. He was born in 356 BC to the noble family of Macedon. As such, he was afforded with great luxuries...
