Simon Price Knihy

Exploring the evolution of religious practices, this book delves into the beliefs and rituals of the Greeks from the archaic era through the Roman period. It highlights the significance of mythology, worship, and the influence of various deities on daily life and societal norms. The text provides insights into how these religious traditions shaped Greek culture and identity over centuries, illustrating the transition and adaptation of beliefs in response to changing political and social landscapes.

This comprehensive, readable survey of the Classical past is ambitious in scope: it ranges from the Aegean world of the second millenium BC to Augustine's City of God . More than that, it considers not only how the ancient world is remembered today but also how the Greeks and Romans perceived and felt the influence of their own past.

A playful literary biography of The Cure in the form of an A-Z of the band: for trainspotters and casual fans alike