A chronological guide to influential Greek and Roman writers, Fifty Key Classical Authors is an invaluable introduction to the literature, philosophy and history of the ancient world. Including essays on Sappho, Polybius and Lucan, as well as on major figures such as Homer, Plato, Catullus and Cicero, this book is a vital tool for all students of classical civilization.

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A chronological guide to influential Greek and Roman writers, Fifty Key Classical Authors is an invaluable introduction to the literature, philosophy and history of the ancient world.

Chapter 1 IN THE BEGINNING; Chapter 2 ATHENIAN HEGEMONY; Chapter 3 FOURTH CENTURY; Chapter 4 HELLENISTIC; Chapter 5 EARLY ROMAN; Chapter 6 LATE REPUBLICAN; Chapter 7 AUGUSTAN; Chapter 8 NERONIAN AND FLAVIAN; Chapter 9 TRAJAN AND HADRIAN; Chapter 10 (NOT) THEEND;
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Product details

ISBN
9780415165112
Published
2001-12-13
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight
544 gr
Height
216 mm
Width
138 mm
Age
U, 05
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
448

Biographical note

Alison Sharrock, Rhiannon Ashley