Автор: Campbell Duncan B Название: Spartan Warrior 735–331 BC ISBN: 1849087008 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781849087001 Издательство: Osprey Рейтинг: Цена: 2226.00 р. Наличие на складе: Ожидается поступление.
Описание: Immortalized through their exploits at the battle of Thermopylae under the legendary Leonidas, as well as countless other victories throughout the classical period, the Spartans were some of the best-trained, organized and most-feared warriors of the ancient world. This book covers various aspects of the Spartan warrior`s life.
Автор: Chris Sparks Название: Heresy, Inquisition and Life Cycle in Medieval Languedoc ISBN: 1903153522 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781903153529 Издательство: Boydell & Brewer Рейтинг: Цена: 12672.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A fresh examination of the Cathar heresy, using the records of inquisitorial tribunals to bring out new details of life at the time.
Автор: Friedman Robert E. Название: A Few Thousand Dollars: Sparking Prosperity for Everyone ISBN: 1620974037 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781620974032 Издательство: NBN International Рейтинг: Цена: 2606.00 р. 3723.00-30% Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание: A complete market research guide to the entertainment, publishing and media industry for strategic planning, competitive intelligence or employment searches. Contains our trends analysis, statistical tables and a glossary. Includes thorough profiles of the top 400 global entertainment and media industry firms, featuring addresses, phone numbers, executive contacts, finances and descriptions.
Описание: In 431 BC, the long simmering rivalry between the city-states of Athens and Sparta erupted into open warfare, and for more than a generation the two were locked in a life-and-death struggle. The war embroiled the entire Greek world, provoking years of butchery previously unparalleled in ancient Greece. Whole cities were exterminated, their men killed, their women and children enslaved. While the war is commonly believed to have ended with the capture of the Athenian navy in 405 and the subsequent starvation of Athens, fighting in Greece would continue for several decades. Sparta's authority was challenged in the so-called Corinthian War (395-387) when Persian gold helped unite Athens with Sparta's former allies. The war did not truly end until, in 371, Thebes' crack infantry resoundingly defeated Sparta at Leuctra, forever shattering the myth of Spartan military supremacy. Jennifer Roberts' rich narrative of this famous conflict is the first general history to tell the whole story, from the war's origins down to Sparta's defeat at Leuctra. In her masterful account, this long and bloody war affected every area of life in Athens, exacerbated divisions between rich and poor in Sparta, and sparked civil strife throughout the Greek world. Yet despite the biting sorrows the fighting occasioned, it remains a gripping saga of plots and counter-plots, murders and lies, thrilling sea chases and desperate overland marches, missed opportunities and last-minute reprieves, and, as the war's first historian Thucydides had hoped, lessons for a less bellicose future. In addition, Roberts considers the impact of the war on Greece's cultural life, including the great masterworks of tragedy and comedy performed at this time and, most infamously, the trial and execution of Socrates. A fast-paced narrative of one of antiquity's most famous clashes, The Plague of War is a must-read for history enthusiasts of all ages.
This collection, first published in 1989, investigates aspects of the Spartan polity" "which have often been overlooked or underestimated. Viewed at least until the Renaissance as the epitome of classical virtues, Sparta has in the last two centuries suffered a rapid decline in reputation among liberal-minded scholars, repelled by many of the repressive measures employed by this remarkably successful city-state, which for centuries dominated mainland Greece.
Recent studies have emphasised permanent problems which beset Sparta: the small size of her citizen body, the tensions between noble Spartiates and commoners, the ambiguous role of women, and, of course, the helots. "Classical Sparta: Techniques Behind Her Success "seeks to present this intriguing "polis" by exploring how its perennial difficulties were, for so long, ingeniously overcome. Specifically, the essays in this volume address themselves to broadly ideological issues, demonstrating how skilful propaganda and deception contributed significantly to the longevity of the Spartan state.
Описание: Part memoir, part travelogue, part natural and cultural history, The Carpathians describes a four-month-long hiking and wildlife research expedition along the length of the Carpathian Mountains, from Romania to Poland, some 1,700 miles as the crow flies. As readers follow the author on this stunning journey, they will encounter the many natural wonders and colorful inhabitants of the Carpathian landscape both human and non-human while gaining deep insights into the historical and mythological forces that have shaped, and continue to shape, the nations, cultures, and psyches along the way including, for example, the roots of the relationship between Ukraine and Russia that are sprouting thorny shoots today. The Carpathians will appeal to travel and adventure enthusiasts; nature and animal lovers; history, folklore, and mythology buffs; people of Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Slovakian, and Czech descent living in the West; and retiring baby boomers."
Автор: Restall, Matthew (edwin Erle Sparks Professor Of Colonial Latin American History, Anthropology And Women`s Studies, Edwin Erle Sparks Professor Of Col Название: Headway academic skills: 1: listening, speaking, and study skills teacher`s guide with tests cd-rom ISBN: 0195392299 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780195392296 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 1266.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: This Very Short Introduction examines the Spanish conquistadors who invaded the Americas in the sixteenth century, as well as the Native American Kingdoms they invaded.
Laughter was honored by the ancients as a spiritual healing tool and celebrated by the world's great religions. So why aren't we laughing along the spiritual path today? What would happen if we did?
In this personal and funny look at humor as a spiritual practice, Rev. Susan Sparks--an ex-lawyer turned comedian and Baptist minister--presents a convincing case that the power of humor radiates far beyond punch lines. Laughter can help you:
Remove the fearful mask of a God who doesn't laugh
Debunk the myths that you don't deserve joy
Find perspective when faced with adversity
Exercise forgiveness for yourself and others
Reclaim play as a spiritual practice
Heal--emotionally, physically, and spiritually
Keep your faith when God is silent
Live with elegance, beauty, and generosity of spirit
Whatever your faith tradition--or if you have none at all--join this veteran of the punch line and the pulpit in reclaiming the forgotten humor legacy found in thousands of years of human spiritual history.
Автор: Cartledge, Paul Название: Hellenistic and Roman Sparta ISBN: 0415263565 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415263566 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: The Carpathian Mountains-legendary land of Gothic castles, eerie accents, and the depredations of vampires and werewolves. But what are the Carpathian Mountains really like? Enter "Into the Carpathians" to discover a beautiful and enchanting world of adventure, history, mystery, and more!
