Western Heritage : Since 1300 - Textbook Only

Donald, Kagan

Prentice-Hall.Inc.

The Stalingrad of the ancient world, this is an accessible, brutal and vivid history of the greatest and bloodiest war of ancient Greece. The author concentrates on the human cost of this first cataclysmic clash of two great empires, its unprecedented cruelty and the resulting utter destruction of Athenian civilisation. The Peloponnesian War, fought 2500 years ago between oligarchic Sparta and democratic Athens for control of Greece, is brought to life in this study. Kagan demonstrates the relevance of this cataclysmic event to modern times in all its horror and savagery. As two uncompromising empires fight a war of survival from diametrically opposing political, social and cultural positions, the seemingly invincible glory of Athens crumbles in tragedy. Athenian culture and politics was unmatched in originality and fertility, and is still regarded as one of the peak achievements of Western civilisation. Dramatic poets such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes raised tragedy and comedy to a level never surpassed; architects and sculptors were at work on the Acropolis; natural philosophers like Anaxagoras and Democritus were exploring the physical world and philosophers like Socrates were dissecting the realm of human affairs. All this was lost to this bloody conflict. Unprecedented cruelty and brutality marked this war, as anger, frustration and vengeance replaced established codes of behaviour. Bands of marauders murdered innocent children, entire cities were obliterated, men were killed, and women and children were sold as slaves. With such violence came a collapse of the habits, institutions, beliefs and restraints that were the pillars of civilised life. In this work, Kagan illustrates his ability to interpret these events as a part of the universality of human experience. His expertise in both the ancient world and the wars of the 20th century gives a vivid portrait of this pivotal war which has shaped the world as we know it.

The Peloponnesian War : Athens and Sparta in Savage Conflict 431-404 Bc

History

Ancient Civilizations

HARPER/COLLINS

Paperback. Pub Date :2005-03-07 Pages: 560 Language: English Publisher: HarperCollins UK The Stalingrad of the ancient world. this is an immensely readable. brilliant. brutal and vivid history of the greatest and bloodiest war of ancient Greece.The Peloponnesian War. fought 2.500 years ago between oligarchic Sparta and democratic Athens for control of Greece. is brought spectacularly to life in this magnificent study. Kagan demonstrates the relevance of this cataclysmic event to modern times in all its horror and savagery. As two uncompromising empires fight a war of survival from diametrically opposing political. social and cultural positions. the seemingly invincible glory of Athens crumbles in tragedy.Athenian culture and politics was unmatched in originality and fertility. and is still regarded as one of the peak achievements of Western civilisation. Dramatic poets such ...

The Peloponnesian War

Harperperennial

Western Heritage, Volume One : To 1740-Textbook ONLY

PRENTICE/HALL

Western heritage since 1648

Europe

MacMillan Publishing Company

Botsford and Robinson's Hellenic History

Macmillan College Div

Problems in Ancient History, Vol. 2: The Roman World

Macmillan

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The Western heritage

Frank M. Turner

Steven E. Ozment

World

Collier-Macmillan Canada

This student study aid includes key topics, true/false, multiple choice, essay, and map questions, as well as space for note-taking.

This authoritative book presents an engaging and accessible narrative account of the central developments in Western history to 1527. Seamlessly integrating coverage of social, cultural and political history, this book is presented in a flexible chronological organization, helping readers grasp the most significant developments that occurred during a single historical period, laying a useful foundation for the chapters to follow. This volume attempts to reflect the unprecedented impact of globalization on this century by featuring extensive coverage of popular culture, the relationship between Islam and the West, and the contribution of women in the history of Western Civilization. Volume A contains Chs. 1-10 of the Combined Volume: The Birth of Civilization; The Rise of Greek Civilization; Classical and Hellenistic Greece; Rome: From Republic to Empire; The Roman Empire; The Early Middle Ages: Creating a New European Society and Culture; The High Middle Ages; Medieval Society: Hierarchies, Towns, Universities, and Families; The Late Middle Ages: Social and Political Breakdown; Renaissance and Discovery. For use by history career professionals.

Western Heritage: Volume A, to 1527

Macmillan Coll Div

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