Twelve Greeks and Romans who Changed the WorldIn Twelve Greeks and Romans Who Changed the World, Carl J. Richard brings to life a group of men whose contributions fundamentally altered western society. In this compelling narrative, readers encounter a rich cast of characters, including eloquent Homer, shrewd Pericles, fiery Alexander, idealistic Plato, ambitious Caesar, dedicated Paul, and passionate Augustine. As he vibrantly describes the contributions of the individuals, Richard details the historical context in which each lived, showing how these men influenced their world and ours. |
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User Review - Tricia - GoodreadsA really great overview of the famous Greeks and Romans who influenced so much of the Western world. Non-fiction books are harder to rate, did I like it? Sure. Was it informative? Yes. Would I read it again? Probably not. Would I have used it for a paper? Definitely. Read full review
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Page 220 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Page 109 - It is not an unbroken succession of drinking-bouts and of revelry, not sexual love, not the enjoyment of the fish and other delicacies of a luxurious table, which produce a pleasant life ; it is sober reasoning, searching out the grounds of every choice and avoidance, and banishing those beliefs through which the greatest tumults take possession of the soul.
Page 79 - I'd rather die. A man, when he's tired of the company in his home, Goes out of the house and puts an end to his boredom And turns to a friend or companion of his own age. But we are forced to keep our eyes on one alone. What they say of us is that we have a peaceful time Living at home, while they do the fighting in war. How wrong they are! I would very much rather stand Three times in the front of battle than bear one child.
Page 89 - ... for doing what he likes, or even to indulge in those injurious looks which cannot fail to be offensive, although they inflict no positive penalty. But all this ease in our private relations does not make us lawless as citizens. Against this fear is our chief safeguard, teaching us to obey the magistrates and the laws, particularly such as regard the protection of the injured, whether they are actually on the statute book, or belong to that code which, although unwritten, yet cannot be broken...
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| Title | Twelve Greeks and Romans who Changed the World |
| Author | Carl J. Richard |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0742527913, 9780742527911 |
| Length | 259 pages |
| Subjects | › › Biography & Autobiography / General History / Ancient / General |
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