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

History

Kagan, Donald

Ancient Civilizations

Harperperennial

A core text for introductory-level survey courses in Western Civilization and European History and Civilization. Written by leading scholars in the field, this authoritative, time-honored text presents a strong, clear narrative account of the central developments in Western history with a focus on several key themes--the development of political freedom and constitutional government; the shifting relations among religion, society, and the state; the development of science and technology and their impact on thought and social institutions; and the major religious and intellectual currents that have shaped Western culture.

The Western Heritage

Ozment, Steven

World

PRENTICE/HALL

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The Western Heritage, Vol. 2, Since 1648, Study Guide and Workbook

Americas

The first volume in this world history survey, this book provides a global scope, with "world perspective" sections at the end of each chapter. It also offers a comparative history, examining issues from a cross-cultural perspective. This edition also covers Asian, African, American and Latin American history, with a new chapter of post-war Asia.

The Heritage of World Civilizations

Ozment, Steven E.

Turner, Frank M.

Craig, Albert M.

Graham, William A.

Macmillan Pub. Co.

The Western heritage

OneKey lets you into the best teaching and learning resources all in one place. OneKey for The Western Heritage, TLC Edition is all your students need for out-of-class work conveniently organized by chapter to reinforce and apply what they've learned in class and from the text. Among the resources available for each chapter are: a complete media-rich, interactive e-book version of The Western Heritage, TLC Edition, quizzes organized by the main topics of each chapter, primary source documents, map labeling and interactive map quizzes. OneKey is all you need to plan and administer your course. All your instructor resources are in one place to maximize your effectiveness and minimize your time and effort. Instructor material includes images and maps from The Western Heritage, TLC Edition hundreds of documents, video and audio clips, interactive learning activities, and PowerPoint presentations.

Macmillan

Selected ancient sources in translation and modern commentaries provide a survey of major problems in ancient history from Sumeria to the late Roman Empire and offer insight into historical methods and techniques.

Problems in Ancient History, Vol. 1: The Ancient Near East and Greece

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

The Western heritage, since 1648

Collier-Macmillan Canada

The Western Heritage: Since 1648 (Chapters 13-31) Vol II [Paperback] ...

The Western Heritage: Since 1648 (Chapters 13-31) Vol II

Europe

Macmillan USA

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