The principal theme of this work is the process of consolidation of the Graeco-Roman world under the emperor Augustus. The book is the first to examine in detail the relations between Rome and the Greek-speaking peoples at this pivotal point in Roman history. Attention is paid to links with republican patterns of diplomacy as well as to adumbrations of the second-century empire. No attempt has been made to furnish a narrative account of familiar material.
The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book 3)
Added by: Cheramie | Karma: 275.78 | Fiction literature | 23 January 2010
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The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book 3)
The Titan's Curse is a 2007 fantasy-adventure novel based on Greek mythology written by Rick Riordan. It is the third novel in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series and the sequel to The Sea of Monsters. It charts the adventures of the fourteen-year-old demigod Percy Jackson as he and his friends go on a dangerous quest to rescue his friend Annabeth and the Greek goddess Artemis, who have both been kidnapped. It is followed by The Battle of the Labyrinth.
Added by: dovesnake | Karma: 1384.51 | Fiction literature | 30 November 2009
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Now you can appreciate Julius Caesar in plain English. Political intrigue. Ambition. Envy. Conspiracy. Hypocrisy. Betrayal. Assassination. Pride. Suicide. The Ides of March. The tides of war. Julius Caesar makes today's political scene seem boring! If the original text seems Greek (or geek) to you, now you can read and enjoy it in a modern translation that's easy to understand.
Elektor is a monthly magazine about hobby electronics, first published as "Electuur" in the Netherlands in 1960, and now published worldwide in nine languages: English, German, Dutch, French, Chinese, Greek, Spanish, Swedish and Finnish.
Added by: lucius5 | Karma: 1660.85 | Non-Fiction, Other | 8 November 2009
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From the Olympics and Sparta to the Trojan Horse and the birth of democracy, this interactive reference delves into one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations—ancient Greece—and illustrates how deeply it continues to influence modern life. Utilizing easily obtainable materials and requiring scant adult supervision, 25 hands-on projects instantly immerse kids in ancient Greek culture while diagrams, facts, jokes, and activities educate young readers on topics such as housing, food, clothing, and toys.