Charles Freeman Knihy

Staří Gréci, jejichž civilizace dosáhla svého vrcholu před více než dvěma tisíci lety, byli jedním z nejtvořivějších národů v dějinách lidstva. Založili první městské státy a objevili umění politiky, byli vynikajícími řemeslníky, básníky, dějepisci i učenci, hráli divadlo. Řecká civilizace je považována za jeden ze základních kamenů moderného evropského života. Starořecké památky, zejména chrámy, můžete dodnes navštívit a obdivovat v Řecku, Itálii, Turecku a v jižní Francii. Mnohé sochy a keramiku môžete spatřit v muzeách po celém svete. Kniha vypráví o svete starých Grékov, každá kapitola sa zaoberá určitou stránkou ich života a vytvára živý obraz tejto významnej civilizácie.

Shows how our debates are rooted in the many controversies surrounding the birth of the religion and the earliest attempts to resolve them. This title explores the ambiguities and contradictions that underlay Christian theology and the unavoidable compromises enforced in the name of doctrine.

An in-depth look at the rise of the Nazis that encourages readers at KS3 and KS4 to think critically about the effects this event has had on the world.

A history of European thought, from the fall of Rome in the fifth century AD to the Scientific Revolution thirteen centuries later.

This comprehensive and lavishly illustrated book unwraps the layered shroud of history to reveal both Egypts: the real land of kings and queens, officials and craftsmen, archaeologists and tomb robbers; and the Egypt of the imagination, which has exerted a hold on western culture since its origins in classical Greece - a hold that shows no sign of diminishing.

Exploring the evolution of thought across a millennium, this work delves into the rich tapestry of European intellectual life from the fall of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Enlightenment. It examines key philosophical movements, influential figures, and transformative ideas that shaped society, culture, and politics. The narrative highlights the interplay between religion, science, and humanism, illustrating how these elements contributed to the development of modern Western thought.

The book offers an in-depth exploration of the intellectual legacy of Greek writers and thinkers during the Roman era. It delves into how their ideas and philosophies persisted and evolved, highlighting key figures and their contributions to literature and thought. Through a detailed analysis, it showcases the interplay between Greek and Roman cultures, emphasizing the enduring impact of Greek intellectual traditions on Roman society and beyond.

A portrait of the continuing intellectual tradition of Greek writers and thinkers in the Age of Rome.

A radical and powerful reappraisal of the impact of Constantine's adoption of Christianity on the later Roman world, and on the subsequent development both of Christianity and of Western civilization. When the Emperor Contstantine converted to Christianit

Drawing on the most recent research, Freeman provides a new generation of readers with a comprehensive account of Greek history over 2000 years. He describes the early settlements, the wars with the Persian empire, the rise of Macedonia, and more