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The Greeks : leaders in democracy / by Reece, Katherine E.,1955-;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.Where was ancient Greece? -- Who were the ancient Greeks? -- What did ancient Greeks eat? -- What did ancient Greeks wear? -- Trade and commerce -- Philosophy, sciences, art and architecture -- Beliefs and gods -- The people today."The books in this series give in-depth coverage to four of the Ancient World's most important civilizations. The books show how these civilizations began, how they developed and became large and important ones, and how they eventually died out. Trade, arts, education, and political and religious topics are all covered"--Provided by publisher.Accelerated Reader AR
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The Roman Empire got it right : from stoicism to strapless bikinis, 413 genius innovations and ideas that still matter today / by Marr, Steven,author.;
Introduction -- 1. Law and order -- 2. Military maneuvers -- 3. Science and math -- 4. Language and philosophy -- 5. Arts, entertainment, and sports -- 6. Food and drink -- 7. Architecture and urban advances -- 8. Living the good life -- 9. Multigeneris."Ancient wisdom. Modern relevance. Enduring genius. The Roman Empire's brilliance is far from ancient history. 'The Roman Empire Got It Right' is your passport to the past that built the future -- from engineering marvels like aqueducts, concrete, and sewer systems to groundbreaking advances in health care, law, language, and even your favorite guilty pleasures (street food and wine bars may be its highest achievements). Discover the surprising ways ancient Rome shaped the modern world: architectural feats like domes, amphitheaters (oh, and bathrooms!); the secret that transformed elections forever; rules of law that flipped the script on justice; organizing principles from calendars to street layouts; torch signals that functioned just like text notifications; and epic entertainment events -- from 'ultimate' boxing to stadium sea battles! Whether you're a history buff, a trivia fan, or just curious about why ancient Rome stays on our minds, this book delivers centuries of genius in one engaging read"--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Informational works.; Civilization; Inventions;
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Why we're all Romans : the Roman contribution to the Western world / by Richard, Carl J.(CARDINAL)378272;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-288) and indexes.Roman history in brief -- Administration and law -- Engineering and architecture -- Epic and lyric poetry -- Speeches, letters, and agricultural manuals -- Philosophy -- Historical writing -- Comedy and satire -- Greek and Jewish contributions in the Roman era -- The rise and romanization of Christianity.
Subjects: Civilization, Modern;
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The Romans : builders of an empire / by Reece, Katherine E.,1955-;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.Where was ancient Rome? -- Who were the ancient Romans? -- Daily life in the Roman empire -- What did ancient Romans eat? -- What did ancient Romans wear? -- Trade and commerce -- Philosophy, science, art and architecture -- Beliefs and gods -- The people today."The books in this series give in-depth coverage to four of the Ancient World's most important civilizations. The books show how these civilizations began, how they developed and became large and important ones, and how they eventually died out. Trade, arts, education, and political and religious topics are all covered"--Provided by publisher.Accelerated Reader AR
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Ideas that shaped buildings / by Hearn, M. F.(Millard Fillmore),1938-(CARDINAL)511756;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-350) and index.
Subjects: Architecture;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Great thinkers.
Philosophy -- Political theory -- Eastern philosophy -- Sociology -- Psychotherapy --Art & architecture -- Literature.A unique selection of the greatest thinkers from the fields of philosophy, political theory, sociology, art, architecture and literature, with enjoyable profiles of what they have to teach to us today.
Subjects: Biographies.; Idea (Philosophy); Philosophers; Philosophy.;
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The classical world : an epic history from Homer to Hadrian / by Lane Fox, Robin,1946-author.(CARDINAL)154158;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 581-629) and index.Hadrian and the Classical world -- THE ARCHAIC GREEK WORLD: Homeric epic ; The Greeks' settlements ; Aristocrats ; The immortal gods ; Tyrants and lawgivers ; Sparta ; The eastern Greeks ; Towards democracy ; The Persian wars ; The western Greeks -- THE CLASSICAL GREEK WORLD: Conquest & empire ; A changing Greek cultural world ; Pericles and Athens ; The Peloponnesian War ; Socrates ; Fighting for freedom and justice ; Women & children ; Philip of Macedon ; The two philosophers ; Fourth-century Athenians -- HELLENISTIC WORLDS: Alexander the Great ; Alexander's early successors ; Life in the big cities ; Taxes & technologies ; The new world ; Rome reaches out ; The peace of the gods ; Liberation in the south ; Hannibal and Rome ; Diplomacy and dominance -- THE ROMAN REPUBLIC: Luxury and license ; Turbulence at home and abroad ; Pompey's triumphs ; The world of Cicero ; The rise of Julius Caesar ; The spectre of civil war ; The fatal dictator ; Liberation betrayed -- FROM REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE: Anthony & Cleopatra ; The making of the Emperor ; Morals and society ; Spectator sports ; The Roman army ; The new age -- AN IMPERIAL WORLD: The Julio-Claudians ; Ruling the provinces ; Effects of empire ; Christianity and Roman rule ; Surviving four emperors ; The new dynasty ; The last days of Pompeii ; A new man in action ; A pagan and Christians ; Regime change, home and away ; Presenting the past -- Hadrian: a retrospective.Chronicles the history and development of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, exploring each group's art, architecture, literature, philosophy, and politics and explaining the role they played in the creating the foundations of Western civilization.
Subjects: Civilization, Classical.; Civilization, Greco-Roman.;
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The golden ratio : the story of phi, the world's most astonishing number / by Livio, Mario,1945-(CARDINAL)343999;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-277) and index.From the author of The Accelerating Universe comes a thought-provoking look at phi or "The Golden Ratio," discovered by Euclid more than two thousand years ago, examining the meaning of this remarkable mathematical proportion in terms of science, biology, art and architecture, philosophy, and other fields.
Subjects: Golden section.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 10
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Exploring the life, myth, and art of Native Americans / by Zimmerman, Larry J.,1947-(CARDINAL)274991;
Includes bibliographical references (page 136) and index.Image and imagination -- Everyday links to the sacred -- The living spirit -- Symbol, myth, and cosmos -- Ritual and sacrament.The imaginative and artistic achievements of ancient Native Americans are showcased with breathtaking photographs of the ancient monuments and artifacts of each culture. Myths and the history of the culture in painting, architecture, philosophy, and poetry are highlighted. Includes full-color art.9-129-12
Subjects: Indian art; Indian mythology; Indians of North America; Indians of North America;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Your cabin in the woods : a compilation of cabin plans and philosophy for discovering life in the great out doors / by Meinecke, Conrad,1883-1971.(CARDINAL)724154;
Subjects: Architectural drawings.; Architecture, Domestic; Log cabins.; Outdoor life.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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