Tony Spawforth Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

Staroveké Grécko je všade – v politike, vo filozofii, v poézii aj na olympiáde. Či už ide o slová ako pandémia, biológia, demokracia, výrazy ako Oidipov komplex či Achillova päta, alebo o kópiu Parthenónu v čínskom zábavnom parku – grécka kultúra stále formuje naše myslenie, jazyk aj estetické vnímanie. Ako a prečo sa grécka antika stala takou populárnou? Renomovaný historik Tony Spawforth skúma grécke dedičstvo tam, kde by ste ho možno nečakali – v náboženstve, hollywoodských filmoch, športe aj politických hnutiach. Nevynecháva ani temnejšie kapitoly tohto vplyvu – od nacistického obdivu k Sparte, cez rasovú nadradenosť, toxickú maskulinitu, útlak žien, otroctvo, až po elitárstvo klasického vzdelania. Táto kniha je strhujúcim portrétom živej antiky, v ktorej ležia korene našej demokracie a modernej spoločnosti.

An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture

The extraordinary story of the intermingled civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, spanning more than six millennia from the late Bronze Age to the seventh century The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story reveals that Greek and Roman civilization, to varying degrees, was supremely and surprisingly receptive to external influences, particularly from the East. From the rise of the Mycenaean world of the sixteenth century B.C., Spawforth traces a path through the ancient Aegean to the zenith of the Hellenic state and the rise of the Roman empire, the coming of Christianity and the consequences of the first caliphate. Deeply informed, provocative, and entirely fresh, this is the first and only accessible work that tells the extraordinary story of the classical world in its entirety.

From the debated origins of the temple in the Greek dark ages to its transformation at the end of antiquity, this book summarizes the thinking, bringing to light new discoveries, and placing emphasis on the architecture and also its cultural and historical context.

Unrivaled in scope and scholarship, this comprehensive guide offers an indispensable look into the history of ancient Greece and Rome. The meticulously detailed entries bring to life the people, places, and events that shaped classical civilization. Readers will discover that Alexander the Great's army numbered 48,500 soldiers, the largest ever to leave Greek soil, and that the once-vibrant colors of Ionic structures in Greece included reds and blues. The Theodosian Code, a collection of Roman law from AD 438, continues to survive today. The book delves into the lives and works of influential philosophers and literary figures, including Aristotle, Plato, Socrates, Sophocles, Seneca, Aeschylus, and poets like Ovid and Sappho. It also explores the integral roles of mythology and religion, covering deities from Aphrodite to Hermes, as well as funerary rites and sacrifices. With a mix of essay-length articles and concise reference entries, this thorough yet accessible volume serves as a treasury of information. Alphabetically arranged and fully cross-referenced, it features a beautiful selection of full-color plates, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the foundations of Western civilization.