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Edward Gibbon's six-volume History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) is among the most magnificent and ambitious narratives in European literature. Its subject is the fate of one of the world's greatest civilizations over thirteen centuries - its rulers, wars and society, and the events that led to its disastrous collapse. Here, in volumes three and four, Gibbon vividly recounts the waves of barbarian invaders under commanders...
2) Blue Beetle
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[2023]
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Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he's bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that's capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.
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"In the revised form in Which George Grube's distinguished translations appear here, they present Plato's wonderfully vivid and moving-as well as challenging-portrayal of Socrates, and of the philosophic life, in clear, contemporary , down to earth English that nonetheless preserves and accurately conveys the nuances of Plato's and Socrates' philosophical ideas"--Back cover.
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Written in the 2nd century by the Greek historian Polybius, "The Histories" is a multi-volume work detailing many of the events, people, and ideas of the Hellenistic Period. While his focus is the space of time in which ancient Rome became a world power from 220 to 167 BC, Polybius also discusses his role as a 'pragmatic historian', a discourse on fate (called tyche), and the superiority of the mixed constitution. Though all forty volumes have not...
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Ancient cities came to life over 5,000 years ago. Readers will journey to the civilizations that set the base of history, exploring why they formed and how they functioned. Fascinating facts and vivid illustrations make this a page-turner for any young reader.
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Plato's brilliant dialogues, written in the fourth century B.C., rank among Western civilization's most important philosophical works. Presented as a series of probing conversations between Socrates and his students and fellow citizens, they form a magnificent dialectical quest that examines enduring political, ethical, metaphysical, and epistemological issues. Here, in one inexpensive edition, are six of Plato's remarkable and revelatory dialogues,...
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IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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The Romans really profited from geography. Rome had a pleasant climate, rich soil, natural defenses, and easy access to the Mediterranean. It was the perfect spot from which to conquer the known world. Readers learn how Rome used its geographical advantages to launch an empire filled with extensive road and aqueduct systems and towns designed in its own image.
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"Martha C. Nussbaum, Recipient of the 2012 Prince of Asturias Award for Social Sciences" Martha C. Nussbaum is the Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the Law School and in the Philosophy Department at the University of Chicago. She is the author of many books, including Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities (Princeton).
The Epicureans, Skeptics, and Stoics practiced philosophy not as a detached intellectual...
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New York Times best-selling author Leland Gregory is one of Andrews McMeel Publishing's most successful noncartoon humorists. Silly, shocking, weird, hilariously funny-and outrageously true-the short anecdotes inside his anthologies of human stupidity are culled from print, online, and broadcast media from all over the world. Inside Stupid Ancient History, Gregory chronicles Greek philosophers, Roman conquerors, and historic mythconceptions, including:
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Despite being enmeshed in a culture steeped in technology and science, the magic and mysteries of the ancient world can still haunt our imagination. Through their architecture, artefacts and deeds, ancient cultures speak to us across thousands of dusty years from the labyrinthine palace of Knossos on Crete and the lofty pyramids of Egypt to the remotest jungle temples of Peru and the megalithic mystery of Stonehenge. Hidden History brings together...
11) Medea
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A bold new translation of Euripides's shocking ancient Greek tragedy follows the story of Medea, a scorned woman abandoned by the man for whom she has sacrificed everything, who devises the most horrific revenge possible on Jason and their children.
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Cardinal Edition volume GC-59
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Simon Peter, the most human of the Apostles of Jesus, lays down his nets to follow his ways.
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Marrs shifts through the historical, scientific and cultural record, showing how numerous ancient texts and tables tell of visitors from the stars colonizing the Earth. Were these visitors simple observers-- or did they play a much more active and controlling role?
14) The Stone Age
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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What better way to learn about the people of the Stone Age than through the story of a Stone Age family, trying out new discoveries? This graphic novel takes readers back in time in a fun and unique way. The book has three chapters that cover humanity's major discoveries of the time: the discovery of fire, cave paintings, and the wheel. Entertaining characters answer questions readers may have about life during the Stone Age and how each discovery...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"Think you know a lot about ancient civilizations? Prepare to learn even more about the people of the ancient world and the surprising details of their cities, people, and daily lives. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about ancient civilizations"--
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In the absence of high-tech weapons, warfare in the ancient world was dominated by military commanders with innovative strategies. The strategic thinking of leaders led to some of the most stunning upsets the world has ever seen. Today, the Battle of Marathon or the conquests of Alexander still hold their rightful place among the most daring victories. This book describes the battles, leaders, and technology that cinched success, or ensured defeat....
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"One of Books & Culture's Favorite Books for 2009" Giusto Traina is professor of Greek history at the University of Rouen. He is the author of several previous books on Roman and Greek history.
This is a sweeping tour of the Mediterranean world from the Atlantic to Persia during the last half-century of the Roman Empire. By focusing on a single year not overshadowed by an epochal event, 428 AD provides a truly fresh look at a civilization in the...
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