Cambridge Classical Studies Série

This book reconstructs Aristotle's account of desire from his various scattered remarks. It will be relevant to anyone interested in Aristotle's ethics or psychology.

Focusing on the classical city-state, the book offers a comprehensive analysis that encompasses both urban and rural aspects of a polis. It explores the interconnectedness of the countryside and the city, providing a holistic view of the social, political, and economic dynamics that define these ancient communities.

This book examines a type of object that was widespread and very popular in classical antiquity - votive offerings in the shape of parts of the human body, using them to explore how beliefs about the body changed throughout the period. Of interest to scholars and students of classics as well as religious studies.

This book speaks to all admirers of Delphi and its famous prophecies, whether they are experts on ancient Greek religion, students of the ancient world, or just lovers of a good story. It highlights key themes of oracle stories and finds religious meaning in the infamous oracular ambiguity.

Examines Ionian foundation myths during the archaic and classical periods, exploring the construction of civic identities. The conclusions challenge conventional understandings of Ionia as well as traditional ideas about Greek ethnicity, suggesting that there was a more diverse conception of... číst celé

English speakers find it hard to explain why they say something happens at a particular time, but on a certain day, and in a given year; however this book does just that for Ancient Greek, describing not only variation among Classical authors, but also diachronic change in the following centuries.

Explores the ideological use of Carthage in the most authoritative of the Augustan literary texts, the Aeneid of Virgil. Addressed to students and scholars of the classical world interested in the literature and ideology produced under autocratic regimes, the representations of enemies and the relationship between history, poetry, and myth.

This book offers a compelling exploration of pre-modern mathematics, highlighting its historical development and significance. It delves into the cultural and intellectual contexts that shaped mathematical thought before the modern era, revealing how various civilizations contributed to its evolution. Through engaging analysis, it uncovers the connections between mathematics and other disciplines, providing a fresh perspective on its role in shaping human knowledge and understanding throughout history.

Sheds new light on the relationship between the emperor and his senators in the later Roman Empire, focusing on Constantius II, son of Constantine the Great. Provides new insights into imperial relations to the senates in Constantinople and Rome and the construction of late antique imperial rule and ideology.

This groundbreaking study delves into the significance and portrayal of characters in Homer's storytelling, offering insights into how these figures contribute to the narrative. By analyzing their roles, the book reveals the complexities of Homeric society and its influence on the themes and events within the tales. It provides a fresh perspective on the interplay between character and narrative in ancient literature, making it essential for understanding the depth of Homer's work.