Classical greek
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Title: history of the classical greek worldcatalogue number
42 €
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It teaches the reader enough greek in 20 chapters to be able to read selected passages from the new testament and from classical greek literature such as plato, aristophanes and euripideseach chapter also comes with sections on ancient greek history and culture and on the influence of the ancient language on oursoxfam shop thornbury based on the same principles that lay behind the book "learn latin", this book provides the chance to read real ancient greeksee oxfam website for delivery information read more
(England)
4 €
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All students and teachers of the history of ancient greece or of classical civilisation generally will find this book an invaluable toolalthough this book assumes no knowledge of greek, the reader is introduced to a range of key greek words and concepts which offer a direct insight into the mentality, both collective and individual, of the timesoxfam bookshop cheltenham the aim of this book is to collect in one comprehensive volume a representative selection of ancient sources in translation, with commentary, on the history, institutions, society and economy of the greek world from cfor us, the inheritors of much that the greeks created, there is an inherent interest in the way in which they organised their society during these centuriessee oxfam website for delivery information read more750 to 338 bc - that is, the period best known and most important for the evolution of the polis, a form of political community which combined the aspects of city and state in a physical and psychological unity unparalleled either before or sincethe sources themselves (all of which have been translated by the authors) are supported by introductory commentary, notes, bibliographies, chronological tables and maps
7 €
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A wonderful collection of classical texts in latin and greekmostly from the loeb classical library, also heinemannmay be bought as a collection or individuallyreduction possible for a setall in excellent clean conditioncollection only in doverthe original text with translation on the opposite page
10 €
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Old and unusual terracotta sculpture of greek manufacture completely carved and painted by hand; a representation of a woman's head with structure and classical decoration of ancient greeceare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease, look at the pictures for a proper impression of the item’s conditionshipping on palletcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableplease see photosin good condition, with signs of ageingshipping via international courier, with delivery updates via email or textour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storebefore bidding, please look closely at all of the pictures that are an integral part of the lot descriptionfor logistic reasons, purchased items can only be shipped and are not available for pickupdimensions: 22 x 18 x height 29 cm second half of the 20th centurypreserved in good conditionplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteshipping could be delayed
14 €
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All exemplify a strict technique of studied composition inherited from early greek lyric and the poets of alexandriathe pervigilium veneris, a poem of not quite a hundred lines celebrating a spring festival in honour of the goddess of love, is remarkable both for its beauty and as the first clear note of romanticism which transformed classical into medieval literatureoxfam bookshop new milton used, very good condition, hard cover with dust jacket tibullus (albius, cathe manuscripts give no clue to its author, but recent scholarship has made a strong case for attributing it to the early fourth-century poet tiberianusthere is a little wear to the edges of the dust jacket but otherwise the book is in very good condition with sound binding, sharp corners and clean, unmarked pagesin his work we can trace his unhappy love for a woman he calls lesbia; the death of his brother; his visits to bithynia; and his emotional friendships and enmities at romethree books of elegies have come down to us under his name, of which only the first two are authenticbook 1 mostly proclaims his love for 'delia', book 2 his passion for 'nemesis'the third book consists of a miscellany of poems from the archives of messalla; it is very doubtful whether any come from the pen of tibullus himselffor consummate poetic artistry coupled with intensity of feeling catullus's poems have no rival in latin literaturebce), of equestrian rank and a friend of horace, enjoyed the patronage of marcus valerius messalla corvinus, whom he several times apostrophizesbut a special interest attaches to a group of them which concern a girl called sulpicia: some of the poems are written by her lover cerinthus, while others purport to be her own compositioncatullus (gaius valerius, bce), of verona, went early to rome, where he associated not only with other literary men from cisalpine gaul but also with cicero and hortensiussee oxfam website for delivery information read morehis surviving poems consist of nearly sixty short lyrics, eight longer poems in various metres, and almost fifty epigrams
11 €
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In this book, michael grant concentrates on the individuals in the cultural, social, artistic and political history of the classical greeks, who shaped their own and future civilisationsoxfam bookshop chipping norton hardback - - weidenfeld & nicolson the golden age of ancient greek city-state civilisation lasted from 490 to 336 bc, the period between the first wars with persia and carthage and the accession of alexander the greathe places the work of sophocles, aristophanes, herodotus, aristotle, the architect and sculptors of the parthenon, philip ii of macedonia and many other in their historical context, and asks what gave rise to such outstanding achievement in the cultural, philosophical, scientific and literary spheressee oxfam website for delivery information read morenever has there been such a multiplication of varied talents and genius within so limited a periodwriting for both the general reader and the scholar, michael grant has in his fluent and immensely readable account captured one of the most astonishing civilisations at the height of its powersthe book is in excellent condition
6 €
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Oxfam bookshop tunbridge wells black athena: the afroasiatic roots of classical civilisation volume ii: the archaeological and documentary evidence martin bernal, good conditionin this volume bernal's objective is to demonstrate the extent of egyptian and phoenician influences on the aegean during the period in which greek cultural and national identity was being formedthe pages display some toning but are cleanhe reviews the archaeological and documentary evidence supported by research into the linguistic, mythological and religious cultures of the periodthere is minor foxing to the fore-edgethe dust jacket is faded towards the spine and displays a small tearsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
29 €
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Publisher: bloomsbury publishing plcpublication date
31 €
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A hand made black vase decorated with classical greek figuresbase marked spathas keramik hand made in greece embellished 24k gold e4diameter of base 3diameter of rim 3very good condition
4 €
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Set in the aftermath of international conflict, euripides' trojan women is one of the most powerful and controversial of classical greek tragediesotherwise tightly bound and clean throughoutessays, edited by david stuttard and tamsin shasha, include 'who was to blame?' by sir kenneth dover, 'women's' voices, women's hands' by ruth hazel, and 'melos and the trojan women' by alex garvieit is thus not only an ideal introduction to trojan women but an excellent overview of reactions to the play at the beginning of the 21st century book condition: good - slight foxing to top page edge,former owner's inscription to title pagethis wide-ranging collection of essays by some of the leading classicists in the british isles today examines different aspects of the play, its historical and dramatic context, and the issues which it raisessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit is published by aod publications
(England)
4 €
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Heroic rulers examines reasons why both personal and clan-based rule was particularly unstable and its core tension with the competitive nature of greek society, so that the question of who had the most arete was an issue of debate both from within the ruling family and from other heroic aspirantsit looks at how a common heroic ideology among rulers was based upon excellence, or arete, and also surveys dynastic ruling, where rule was in some sense shared within the family or clanprobing into ancient perspectives on the legitimacy and legality of rule, the title also explores the relationship between ruling and lawwith an in-depth exploration of rule by a single man and how this was seen as heroic activity, the title challenges orthodox views of ruling in the ancient world and breaks down traditional ideas about the relationship between so-called hereditary rule and tyrannysee oxfam website for delivery information read morefinally, heroic rulers demonstrates that monarchy, which is generally thought to have disappeared before the end of the archaic period, remained a valid political option from the early iron age through to the hellenistic periodlaw, personified as 'king' (nomos basileus), came to be seen as the ultimate source of sovereignty especially as expressed through the constitutional machinery of the city, and became an important balance and constraint for personal rule
(England)
15 €
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The term "renaissance" literally means "rebirth" - in the 15th and 16th century, antiquity (the classical greek and roman world) was a source of inspirationin my opinion, this is a renaissance representation of the roman war god mars with a corinthian columnthe name atlant is derived from atlas, the mythological holder of the skydimensions approxwas part of a larger whole (interior or furniture)are you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethe last 2 photos are for informational purposes only47 x 18 x 13 cmantique large format renaissance style oak sculpture / ornament - 19th centurythe female variant of the atlant is the caryatidplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitein architecture and sculpture, an atlant or telamon is a pillar in the form of a male figure who carries the entablature of a building
86 €
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Magnificent, huge and ancient marble bust of apollo, one of the most important deities in classical greek and roman religionapollo was later also revered in roman religionare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiapollo was the god of sun, of all arts, music, prophecy, poetry and of medical arts, he was the god of pestilence and of science that illuminates intellectplease note that buyers from non eu countries such as switzerland and usa must collect the item in personcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storehis main symbol is the sun or the lyrefast and safe shipping on wooden palletsplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
515 €
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100 greek drachmas banknote athena greek drachmas banknote athenaa beautiful vintage greek bank note dated athena apaxmai exatonwith water mark lovely old fashion greek 100 drachmas bank note sold as seen in great condition p&p:1
22 €
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Brand new greek total audio course cd for salecombining the learning from get talking greek in ten days and keep talking greek - ten days to confidence, this beginner audio course gives you the skills and confidence to speak and understandabout the author hara garoufalia middle teaches greek to adults of all ages and levels at the university of westminster and city literary institute, londonfeaturing [x] hours of audio materialhoward middle works as an elt publishing consultant and project manager
24 €
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Looking for best greek islands in one packageexplore greek islands including iconic beaches, small villages populated by idyllic whitewashed buildingswith too many choices, greek islands is perfect for families, couples and groups of friendsif you want to absorb as much of the essence of your holiday at red sandy beaches book your santorini island hopping packagesgl/oyjhqx contact us: 3 princes street, london, w1b 2ld phone nofor more info and booking visit: https://goowith its long sunny days and warm temperatures, it is ideal for your next holiday abroad
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greek doll-cloth, vintagevintage greek cloth doll vintage greek cloth dollposted by julie in other goods, antiques in durham
5 €
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Can post but please check for cost thanks also alabaster statue of 3 entwined greek ladies 24cm tallalabaster statue of greek lady in ponderous pose in great condition 25cm tall cash on collection please ÂŁ7 can post but please check for cost thanks also alabaster statue of greek lady on chaise longue 22cm longcash on collection please ÂŁ8cash on collection please`ÂŁ10 can post but please check for cost thanks read more
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Over the last sixty years scholars have increasingly become aware of links connecting early greek poetry with the literatures of mesopotamia, anatolia, canaan, and israelhe believes that an age has dawned in which hellenists will no more be able to ignore the near eastern literature than latinists can ignore greekoxfam bookshop raeburn place ever since neolithic times greek lands lay open to cultural imports from western asia: agriculture, metal-working, writing, religious institutions, artistic fashions, musical instruments, and much moremartin west's new book far surpasses previous studies in comprehensiveness, demonstrating these links with massive and detailed documentation and showing that they are much more fundamental and pervasive than has hitherto been acknowledgedsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreprevious owner's inscriptionvery good conditionhis survey embraces hesiod, the homeric epics, the lyric poets, and aeschylus, and concludes with an illuminating discussion of possible avenues of transmission between the orient and greece
(England)
45 €
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An introductory text by vasileios petrakos, member of the academy of athens, sets the historical context and describes the course of greek archaeology from the foundation of the modern greek state to the present daypresented here are the legendary sites of ancient greece, including the athenian acropolis, olympia, delphi, schliemann's mycenae, and the athenian agora; the most iconic sculptures in the greek world, such as the aphrodite of melos and the nike of samothrace; and several fascinating chapters on underwater archaeology that discuss the kyrenia and uluburun shipwrecks and the astonishing bronze masterpieces raised from the seathis is the first book to bring together the archaeological legacy of ancient greece in a concise and accessible way while still preserving the excitement of discovery650 colour illustrationsthis beautifully illustrated book offers an overview of the greatest archaeological sites and discoveries from ancient greecesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop hertford distributed by university of exeter pressth e contributors include those who have excavated at the sites in question and scholars who have spent a lifetime studying the monuments
75 €
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Stagg handmade classical guitar c 542stagg handmade classical guitar c 542stagg handmade classical guitar c natural-coloured classical guitar with basswood top back and sides: basswood neck: nato fingerboard and bridge: solid maple (painted) machine heads: classical, nickel finish: highgloss scale length: 646 mm (254") nice sounding easy to play handmade guitar
70 €
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Bridge: classicalbody shape: classicalbody shape: 3/4 size classicalfender esc- size classical guitar main featuresother features: traditional classical shape and fan bracingfender esc-80 specifications
105 €
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Bridge: classicalbody shape: classicalstrings: standard classicalfender esc-105 classical guitar main featuresother features: traditional classical shape and fan bracingfender esc-105 specifciations
109 €
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He traces the gradual spread of classical ideas through europe in the centuries after palladia and the eventual translation of the themes of form, proportion and ornament into furniture of the highest qualitythe influence of architects such as kent, holland and the adam brothers, who helped to define the classical furniture traditions, is assessed and the work of designers such as chippendale, hepplewhite and sheraton is suitably celebratedoxfam bookshop brigg david linley, who specializes in creating fine furniture in a modern classical idiom, surveys classicism, from its origins in ancient greece and its rebirth in renaissance italy to its golden age in 18th-century france, england and americain a final chapter on arrangement and display, linley explores ways of linking old and new design, and shows how classical furniture can be combined with modern - both sympathetically and with character - in the design and layout of present-day interiorsa pattern book of classical furniture designs is provided in a directory of furniture which covers the evolution of styles in chairs and tables, cabinets and screens, sofas and daybeds, and demonstrates that even in virtuoso displays of marquetry, carving and inlay an ideal balance was maintained between elegance and practicalitysee oxfam website for delivery information read more
9 €
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3 c-moll, 2 konzertrondos label: deutsche grammophon ?– slpm format: vinyl, lp, stereo country: germany released: sep genre: classical style: classical, romantic 3 peter tschaikowsky*, leningrader philharmonie* · jewgenij mrawinskij* ?– symphonie nr64 1 rita streich ?– cradle songs & folksongs label: deutsche grammophon ?– slpem format: vinyl, lp, stereo country: germany released: aug genre: classical style: operetta 2 annie fischer, bayerisches staatsorchester, ferenc fricsay, beethoven*, mozart* ?– klavierkonzert nr64 label: deutsche grammophon ?– slpm, deutsche grammophon ?– slpm format: vinyl, lp, stereo country: germany released: genre: classical style: romantic please note that the sleeves have light signs of wear on the sides/spines, but are in overal vg+ conditionare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikisigned shippingcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available3 c-moll, 2 konzertrondos 3-pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky - symphonie nrour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethe vinyl is in ex conditionlot contains: 1-rita streich - cradle songs & folksongs 2-annie fischer - klavierkonzert nrplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
59 €
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Statue of greek goddess athena on a plinth in great condition5 cm tall cash on collection please ÂŁ7 can post but please check for cost thanks also statue of greek god dionysos on a plinth in great condition stands 25cm tall cash on collection please ÂŁ7 can post but please check for cost thanks also bronzed effect bust of johann strauss in superb ex display condition measures 18cm tall,,12cm wide cash on collection please ÂŁ7 can post but please check for cost thanks read more
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Explore three best greek islands in one packageenjoy greek islands including iconic beaches, small villages populated by idyllic whitewashed buildingsgl/oyjhqx contact us: 3 princes street, london, w1b 2ld phone noyour island hopping starts with a 2-night stay at the 'eternal' city of athens, the capital of one of the most powerful civilizations of the ancient worldfor more info and booking visit: https://goo
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Ooohhh, i can just feel that old greek sun on my shoulders now! the jug is 21cms tall and the tray 29cms in diameterthis very attractive set of hand crafted wine jug and 6 goblets on tray, was made in a local pottery on the greek island of samosvibrant summer colours and a lovely and original way to serve and drink your cool wine in the garden, on a hot summer's day
12 €
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Book your multi centre greek island holidays visit: https://goouk and book your multi centre greek island holidays and enjoy your holidays to mykonos and cretemykonos sprung to blossom as a tourist destination in the 60s and 70s, when it was first discovered by global glitterati and often featured in magazines as the new place to be for the "it" crowdvisit citrusholidays
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