An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like "pandemic," a Freudian state of mind like the "Oedipus complex," or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first Roman imitators, we have been continually falling under the Greeks' spell. But how did ancient Greece spread its influence so far and wide? And how has this influence changed us? Tony Spawforth explores our classical heritage, wherever it's to be found. He reveals its legacy in everything from religion to popular culture, and unearths the darker side of Greek influence--from the Nazis' obsession with Spartan "racial purity" to the elitism of classical education. Paying attention to the huge breadth and variety of Hellenic influence, this book paints an essential portrait of the ancient world's living legacy--considering to whom it matters, and why.
After years of persecution at the hands of the brutal humans, the gargoyles were left with no choice but to hide. For generations, they have lived underground, doing better than just surviving, but still not quite thriving.When divisions amongst the humans become known to the gargoyles, they are faced with a bitter dilemma: should they remain underground, or fight to reclaim their place at the risk of losing everything?With scenes of violence, death, and mature themes in general, this novella is intended for a mature audience.
The leading U.S. expert on abortion law charts the many meanings associated with Roe v. Wade during its fifty-year history
A deeply researched and poignant reflection on the practice of forgiveness in an unforgiving world
A great theater critic brings twentieth-century playwright Arthur Miller’s dramatic story to life with bold and revealing new insights
Groundbreaking research that utilizes archaeological discoveries and ancient texts to revolutionize our understanding of the beginnings of Judaism
"A myth-busting explanation of inflation, the desperate gullibility of central bankers and finance ministers--and our abject failure to learn from history."--
A spirited defense of the Enlightenment against assaults from both the left and the right that explains its urgent implications for our contemporary politics
Now back in print, a revealing look at the visionary French furniture designer and architect, highlighting his virtuoso designs and versatile creativity
One of our most influential political theorists offers a boundary-breaking—and liberating—perspective on the meaning of life in the internet age
A new history of postwar painting that explores how the desire to look backward shaped some of the period’s most radical artmaking
An incisive, authoritative account of the West’s failures in Afghanistan, from 9/11 to the fall of Kabul
A ';gripping [and] splendidly readable' portrait of the battle within the British War Cabinetand Churchill's eventual victoryas Hitler's shadow loomed (The Boston Globe). From May 24 to May 28, 1940, members of Britain's War Cabinet debated whether to negotiate with Hitler or to continue what became known as the Second World War. In this magisterial work, John Lukacs takes us hour by hour into the critical events at 10 Downing Street, where Winston Churchill and his cabinet painfully considered their responsibilities. With the unfolding of the disaster at Dunkirk, and Churchill being in office for just two weeks and treated with derision by many, he did not have an easy time making his casebut the people of Britain were increasingly on his side, and he would prevail. This compelling narrative, a Washington Post bestseller, is the first to convey the drama and world-changing importance of those days. ';[A] fascinating work of historical reconstruction.'The Wall Street Journal ';Eminent historian Lukacs delivers the crown jewel to his long and distinguished career.'Publishers Weekly (starred review) ';A must for every World War II buff.'Cleveland Plain Dealer ';Superbcan be compared to such classics as Hugh Trevor-Roper's The Last Days of Hitler and Barbara Tuchman's The Guns of August.'Harper's Magazine
The most ambitious work of fiction by one of the world’s greatest writers
Charles Holland challenges us to look beyond the day-to-day familiarity of buildings to rediscover the pleasure of experiencing architecture
A vivid and intimate account of the Ukrainian Revolution, the rare moment when the political became the existential
What remains of Horta’s Art Nouveau, apart from his style and typical plant-related vocabulary?
A provocative look at the relationship between the far right and the American conservative movement from the 1930s to the end of the Cold War
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