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OverviewIn this clear and evocative account, John Gaskin unfolds the thinking about nature, life, death and other worlds that informed the culture and society of the Classical world, drawing out its interest for modern readers. Witty sketches and diagrams enliven the story, which runs from Homeric Greece to the banning of pagan religions in ad 391. The book concludes with a gazetteer describing notable sites and the people and ideas connected with them, making it an ideal companion for visitors to Classical ruins and for all armchair travellers curious to explore life's big questions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John GaskinPublisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd Weight: 0.190kg ISBN: 9780500294734ISBN 10: 0500294739 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 10 January 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews'A great idea, smartly executed ... You'll never confuse a Stoic with a Cynic again' - Independent Author InformationJohn Gaskin, formerly professor of Naturalistic Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin, frequently lectures on cruises to the classical sites of the Aegean. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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