The Art of War
The Art of War, by the Chinese general and philosopher Sun Tzu, is one of the most influential books of military strategy ever written, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Clothbound Editions line. More than 2,000 years old, this classic of Chinese philosophy lays out a systematic, rational approach to tactics and strategy that leaders worldwide have applied not only to the military, but also to business, law, martial arts, and sports. This elegant hardcover gift edition uses Lionel Giles's classic translation and stands apart for its gorgeous design, fine Chinese illustrations, and affordable price. Giles's extensive annotations and commentary on Sun Tzu's aphorisms and proverbs are also included.
The Essential Introduction to Greek and Roman Mythology
The Essential Introduction to Greek and Roman Mythology offers students an immersive reading experience. Myths, monsters, gods, and heroes are explored in their original cultural context, rather than being extracted from it.This new nine-chapter textbook-shaped by many years' worth of student input-traces out a portrait of Greek civilization and, separately, a portrait of Roman civilization. Readers will also come face to face with scores of mythical creatures and heroes, such as Medusa, the Minotaur, Odysseus, and the twin brothers Romulus and Remus. In addition, this textbook recounts 24 myths (12 Greek and 12 Roman) in their full, untruncated form. It also devotes four chapters (one each) to four outstanding individual Classical works composed, respectively, by Homer, Sophocles, Virgil, and Ovid. Perhaps most uniquely, this volume is enriched by some 250 color photographs, the majority of them capturing works of art created by the Greeks and Romans themselves. The final chapter focuses on how Greek and Roman mythology manifests itself in today's world.The Essential Introduction to Greek and Roman Mythology is recommended for courses in Classical mythology, Classical literature, and Classical studies.
Praise and Blame in Greek Tragedy
Exploring the use of praise and blame in Greek tragedy in relation to heroic identity, Kate Cook demonstrates that the distribution of praise and blame, a significant social function of archaic and classical poetry, also plays a key role in Greek tragedy. Both concepts are a central part of the discourse surrounding the identity of male heroic figures in tragedy, and thus are essential for understanding a range of tragedies in their literary and social contexts. In the tragic genre, the destructive or dangerous aspects of the process of kleos (glory) are explored, and the distribution of praise and blame becomes a way of destabilising identity and conflict between individuals in democratic Athens. The first half of this book shows the kinds of conflicts generated by 'heroes' who seek after one kind of praise in tragedy, but face other characters or choruses who refuse to grant the praise discourses they desire. The second half examines what happens when female speakers engage in the production of these discourses, particularly the wives and mothers of heroic figures, who often refuse to contribute to the production of praise and positive kleos for these men. Praise and Blame in Greek Tragedy therefore demonstrates how a focus on this poetically significant topic can generate new readings of well-known tragedies, and develops a new approach to both male heroic identity and women's speech in tragedy.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa; Translated Into English Prose;
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa; Translated Into English Prose;
Epictetus - The Enchiridion - The Handbook
⚔️ "Treat everything like a workout for your soul."
Suetonius: Life of Julius Caesar
Suetonius' Life of Julius Caesar (Vita Divi Iuli in the original Latin) deals with one of the best known of all Romans. His highly colourful account of Caesar's life begins a series of twelve Lives of Rome's first emperors (Caesars) and describes how Caesar was the gods' means of ending the Roman Republic and of introducing a new form of government. Suetonius presents a picture of a man who was driven in pursuit of power and honour, even initiating a bloody civil war to protect his own interests. Although Caesar was famously assassinated on the Ides of March 44 BC, his ultimate status was that of a god, Divus Iulius, as which he is celebrated by Suetonius. Wardle's volume provides a new translation of the Life with a full introduction and commentary on the events it describes. The volume discusses both the historical and the historiographical aspects of the Life, what we believe happened and what Suetonius says happened; it relates Suetonius' distinctive approach to life-writing to other examples from Greek and Roman authors and shows how the Life is a carefully constructed literary artefact rather than the styleless conglomeration of facts it has often been considered to be. Suetonius' account makes use of material written by Caesar's contemporaries as he rose to pre-eminence and reflects how subsequent generations, living and writing under the system that Suetonius for one believed he initiated, themselves imagined Caesar.
Ilias Latina
The Ilias Latina, the title coined by Emil Baehrens in his 1881 edition, is a condensed version of Homer's Iliad spanning 1,070 verses of Latin hexameter. It was likely composed during the latter part of the principate of Nero (c. AD 60-65). The poem has long suffered the scholarly status of second-order poetry, the sort of imitative, 'translation' work that a Roman might compose at the beginning of his literary career. The poem's chief legacy--as a medieval school text that acquainted a Greek-less audience with Homer--has done little to assist its literary reputation. More recent times, however, have seen a greater appreciation for the literary, cultural, and political significance of Latin translation of Greek works. More specifically, there is now a growing awareness that the Ilias Latina is a sophisticated enterprise in its own right: the poem is a Roman appropriation of Homer's Iliad, reinterpreted through Rome's own national epic, Virgil's Aeneid, and recalibrated to fit the artistic and political sensibilities of the early imperial age. This book includes introductory chapters, Latin text, English translation, and detailed verse-by-verse commentary on the poem. The translation is the first to appear in English in a major, mainstream press. The commentary, also the first to appear in English, takes on board the full range of international scholarship and provides new insights into the poem's intricacies and creative engagement with Homer and the Roman poets.
OCR Anthology for Classical Greek AS and A Level
The only exam-board approved book for OCR's Greek AS and A-Level set text prescriptions for examination 2026-28 giving full Greek text, commentary and vocabulary and a detailed introduction for each text that also covers the prescription to be read in English for A Level. The texts covered are: AS and A Level Groups 1 & 3Herodotus, Histories, Book 7: 207-226 Plato, Crito 43a-48dHomer, Odyssey, Book 16: 201-451 Sophocles, Electra 1-85 and 254-416 A Level Groups 2 & 4Herodotus, Histories, Book 8: 6-26Plato, Crito 48d-endLucian, Charon 1-5, 15--21Homer, Odyssey, Book 22: 1-238Sophocles, Electra 516-763Aristophanes, Birds 1-259 Supporting resources are available on the Companion Website: https: //bloomsbury.pub/OCR-editions-2026-2028.
Opera Omnia, Ex Recensione & Cum Notis Samuelis Clarkii ... Cura Jo. Augusti Ernesti
Opera Omnia, Ex Recensione & Cum Notis Samuelis Clarkii ... Cura Jo. Augusti Ernesti
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa. Translated Into English Prose From the Original Sanskrit Text
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa. Translated Into English Prose From the Original Sanskrit Text
Commentary on Thucydides, Book 3
Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War is one of the most significant historical and political texts of Ancient Greece, enjoying a broad appeal among the educated general public since at least 1628. The past decade has seen the historian garner significant attention even in the popular press, as scholars and politicians alike have sought to employ the History to analyze current international relations. Despite this popularity, the complexity of Thucydides' Greek has left the original language surprisingly challenging. Commentary on Thucydides, Book 3 remedies this situation by offering detailed linguistic explanations and grammatical clarifications designed to appeal both to seasoned Classicists and to a broader group of non-specialist readers who may still be developing their Greek language skills. Starting with 428 BCE, Book 3 covers a critical period of the Peloponnesian War in which the conflict began to manifest its extraordinary violence and scale. The book contains influential and controversial discussions, including Thucydides' own analysis of the nature of war and the ways that it teaches "lessons of violence" to individuals and states. Book 3 also features the famous Mytilenean Debate, an argument premised on the thesis that all international relations are, or should be, fundamentally amoral. Educated readers have always looked to Thucydides in turbulent times, and this commentary will open up his text to a wider audience.
Robert Of Brunne’s ”handlyng Synne”, A. D. 1303
This is a meticulously edited edition of Robert Mannyng of Brunne's "Handlyng Synne", a Middle English poem composed in 1303. The edition includes those parts of the Anglo-French treatise by William de Wadington on which it was founded, sourced from manuscripts in the British Museum and Bodleian Libraries. "Handlyng Synne" is a significant work of early English literature, offering insights into religious and social life in medieval England. This edition, prepared by Robert Mannyng and Frederick James Furnivall, provides scholars and students with a valuable resource for understanding the development of English language and literature. It preserves the original text while offering detailed annotations and contextual information. This work is essential for anyone studying medieval history, literature, or religious practices.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Die Edda-lieder Und Die Niebelungen
璽€œDie Edda-lieder Und Die Niebelungen, 璽€ by Friedrich Heinrich von der Hagen, offers a foundational exploration of Norse and Germanic mythology and heroic legends. This volume delves into the poetic cycles of the Edda, a primary source for understanding Norse mythology, and examines their connections to the epic narrative of the Nibelungenlied. Hagen's work provides valuable insights into the cultural and literary context of these ancient stories, tracing the evolution of heroic ideals and mythic themes across different traditions. This edition remains an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the roots of European literature and the enduring power of myth.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Die Edda-lieder Und Die Niebelungen
璽€œDie Edda-lieder Und Die Niebelungen, 璽€ by Friedrich Heinrich von der Hagen, offers a foundational exploration of Norse and Germanic mythology and heroic legends. This volume delves into the poetic cycles of the Edda, a primary source for understanding Norse mythology, and examines their connections to the epic narrative of the Nibelungenlied. Hagen's work provides valuable insights into the cultural and literary context of these ancient stories, tracing the evolution of heroic ideals and mythic themes across different traditions. This edition remains an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the roots of European literature and the enduring power of myth.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Torrent of Portyngale
璽€œTorrent of Portyngale璽€ is a captivating Middle English verse romance, offering a glimpse into the chivalric ideals and narrative traditions of the medieval period. Preserved and presented for modern readers, this epic poem recounts the adventures of Torrent, a valiant knight, and his pursuit of love and honor. The poem showcases elements of courtly love, heroic battles, and magical encounters characteristic of Arthurian and other medieval romances. It stands as a significant example of the literary entertainment enjoyed in medieval England and provides valuable insights into the cultural values and literary tastes of the time.This edition makes available a classic work of early English literature, allowing scholars and enthusiasts alike to delve into a world of knights, castles, and daring deeds, offering a fascinating window into the medieval imagination.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Canterbury Tales ..
This edition presents Volume 1 of the classic "Canterbury Tales," a cornerstone of English literature. Penned by Geoffrey Chaucer in the late 14th century, these tales offer a vibrant and often humorous glimpse into medieval society. Through a collection of stories told by a diverse group of pilgrims journeying to Canterbury, Chaucer explores themes of love, morality, social class, and human nature. This volume invites readers to experience the wit and wisdom of Chaucer's timeless work and to appreciate its enduring influence on the English language and literary tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
