Author: Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 5589
Book Description
Yale Classics (Vol. 2) stands as a monumental achievement in the compilation of classical texts, offering readers an unparalleled journey through the richness and diversity of ancient literary landscapes. This volume weaves together the works of celebrated authors and thinkers, including philosophers, poets, historians, and statesmen, showcasing a breathtaking array of styles - from the epic poetry of Virgil to the sharp satires of Juvenal, and the profound philosophical treatises of Seneca and Boethius. The anthology distinctively captures the thematic essence of human experience, power, morality, and the complexities of life and governance, revealing the timeless nature of these ancient writings. The inclusion of less commonly anthologized pieces alongside famed texts allows for a deeper appreciation of the vast literary heritage and the intellectual milestones of the ancient world. The contributing authors and editors, drawn from a spectrum of periods covering the Roman Republic through to the late antique era, bring to the collection a multilayered perspective on the socio-political and cultural evolutions of their times. This ensemble, with its roots in pivotal historical and cultural movements, offers insight into the genesis of Western literary and philosophical thought. The varied backgrounds of these authors, from statesmen like Julius Caesar and Augustus to philosophers like Saint Augustine of Hippo, enrich the anthology with a breadth of experience and wisdom, elucidating the interconnectedness of political action, philosophical inquiry, and artistic expression in shaping the human condition. Yale Classics (Vol. 2) is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and lovers of classical literature alike. It stands not merely as a collection but as an invitation to engage with the foundational texts that have sculpted the contours of Western culture and thought. This volume offers a unique portal through which to explore a galaxy of literary and philosophical masterpieces, challenging readers to immerse themselves in the questions and ideals that have permeated millennia. Essential for anyone wishing to grasp the breadth of human intellect and emotion through the ages, it promises to foster a profound dialogue between past and present, guided by the illuminated minds of antiquity.
Yale Classics (Vol. 2)
Author: Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 5589
Book Description
Yale Classics (Vol. 2) stands as a monumental achievement in the compilation of classical texts, offering readers an unparalleled journey through the richness and diversity of ancient literary landscapes. This volume weaves together the works of celebrated authors and thinkers, including philosophers, poets, historians, and statesmen, showcasing a breathtaking array of styles - from the epic poetry of Virgil to the sharp satires of Juvenal, and the profound philosophical treatises of Seneca and Boethius. The anthology distinctively captures the thematic essence of human experience, power, morality, and the complexities of life and governance, revealing the timeless nature of these ancient writings. The inclusion of less commonly anthologized pieces alongside famed texts allows for a deeper appreciation of the vast literary heritage and the intellectual milestones of the ancient world. The contributing authors and editors, drawn from a spectrum of periods covering the Roman Republic through to the late antique era, bring to the collection a multilayered perspective on the socio-political and cultural evolutions of their times. This ensemble, with its roots in pivotal historical and cultural movements, offers insight into the genesis of Western literary and philosophical thought. The varied backgrounds of these authors, from statesmen like Julius Caesar and Augustus to philosophers like Saint Augustine of Hippo, enrich the anthology with a breadth of experience and wisdom, elucidating the interconnectedness of political action, philosophical inquiry, and artistic expression in shaping the human condition. Yale Classics (Vol. 2) is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and lovers of classical literature alike. It stands not merely as a collection but as an invitation to engage with the foundational texts that have sculpted the contours of Western culture and thought. This volume offers a unique portal through which to explore a galaxy of literary and philosophical masterpieces, challenging readers to immerse themselves in the questions and ideals that have permeated millennia. Essential for anyone wishing to grasp the breadth of human intellect and emotion through the ages, it promises to foster a profound dialogue between past and present, guided by the illuminated minds of antiquity.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 5589
Book Description
Yale Classics (Vol. 2) stands as a monumental achievement in the compilation of classical texts, offering readers an unparalleled journey through the richness and diversity of ancient literary landscapes. This volume weaves together the works of celebrated authors and thinkers, including philosophers, poets, historians, and statesmen, showcasing a breathtaking array of styles - from the epic poetry of Virgil to the sharp satires of Juvenal, and the profound philosophical treatises of Seneca and Boethius. The anthology distinctively captures the thematic essence of human experience, power, morality, and the complexities of life and governance, revealing the timeless nature of these ancient writings. The inclusion of less commonly anthologized pieces alongside famed texts allows for a deeper appreciation of the vast literary heritage and the intellectual milestones of the ancient world. The contributing authors and editors, drawn from a spectrum of periods covering the Roman Republic through to the late antique era, bring to the collection a multilayered perspective on the socio-political and cultural evolutions of their times. This ensemble, with its roots in pivotal historical and cultural movements, offers insight into the genesis of Western literary and philosophical thought. The varied backgrounds of these authors, from statesmen like Julius Caesar and Augustus to philosophers like Saint Augustine of Hippo, enrich the anthology with a breadth of experience and wisdom, elucidating the interconnectedness of political action, philosophical inquiry, and artistic expression in shaping the human condition. Yale Classics (Vol. 2) is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and lovers of classical literature alike. It stands not merely as a collection but as an invitation to engage with the foundational texts that have sculpted the contours of Western culture and thought. This volume offers a unique portal through which to explore a galaxy of literary and philosophical masterpieces, challenging readers to immerse themselves in the questions and ideals that have permeated millennia. Essential for anyone wishing to grasp the breadth of human intellect and emotion through the ages, it promises to foster a profound dialogue between past and present, guided by the illuminated minds of antiquity.
Mississippi Zombie - Volume 2
Author: Travis Gibb
Publisher: Caliber Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The zombie menace continues within the Mississippi region. The dead are killing and ravaging everything and everyone on sight. Living here has become, and I dare say, impossible. The walking dead are evolving, getting smarter, and learning our habits. The remaining few humans are trying to find a way out of Mississippi to head north toward Tennessee and the city of Nashville and hopefully safety. All the while trying to outsmart the dead and hang on to what little hope we have left. Contained within are six tales of humanity’s struggle against the dead. For fans of Creepshow, The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, and Tales from the Crypt. From writers Travis Gibb, Marcus H. Roberts, Lou Graziani, Alfred Paige, Jonathan Hedrick, and illustrators Juan Pablo Milto, Jules Rivera, Florentino Santibanez, Daniel Gorman, Shaun Barbour, John Epple, Ben Worrell, Sunil Ghagre. A Caliber Comics release.
Publisher: Caliber Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The zombie menace continues within the Mississippi region. The dead are killing and ravaging everything and everyone on sight. Living here has become, and I dare say, impossible. The walking dead are evolving, getting smarter, and learning our habits. The remaining few humans are trying to find a way out of Mississippi to head north toward Tennessee and the city of Nashville and hopefully safety. All the while trying to outsmart the dead and hang on to what little hope we have left. Contained within are six tales of humanity’s struggle against the dead. For fans of Creepshow, The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, and Tales from the Crypt. From writers Travis Gibb, Marcus H. Roberts, Lou Graziani, Alfred Paige, Jonathan Hedrick, and illustrators Juan Pablo Milto, Jules Rivera, Florentino Santibanez, Daniel Gorman, Shaun Barbour, John Epple, Ben Worrell, Sunil Ghagre. A Caliber Comics release.
The Facts on File Companion to Classical Drama
Author: John E. Thorburn
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816074984
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
Surveys important Greek and Roman authors, plays, characters, genres, historical figures and more.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816074984
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
Surveys important Greek and Roman authors, plays, characters, genres, historical figures and more.
Legends of Aukera - Volume 2
Author: Amanda Webb
Publisher: Caliber Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
For those that enjoy Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Dungeons and Dragons. Welcome to Dagruum, a port city plagued with pirates, thieves, and greedy nobles. Felosial, an elf with a penchant for magic, and her best friend Bakar, a down-on-his-luck dwarf, are both searching for new opportunities after Bakar loses his beloved restaurant to a gang of dangerous criminals. After stumbling upon a deal between thieves gone wrong, Felosial and Bakar encounter a mysterious rogue, known only as Shade, who may be the answer to all of their problems. And thus the story of the Legends of Aukera begins. Now with the thieves guild in shambles, Dagruum taken over by unruly pirates, and Bakar still missing, things are looking grim for Felosial and Dilavo. They must rely upon the help of the eccentric mage Thesa Farseer and the half-elven pirate captain Rufus Bladefist. Soon they find themselves in a struggle for life and death that will lead them to finding out the dangerous identity of their enemy! Collects comic book Legends of Aukera: The Ascendants issues #5-8.
Publisher: Caliber Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
For those that enjoy Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Dungeons and Dragons. Welcome to Dagruum, a port city plagued with pirates, thieves, and greedy nobles. Felosial, an elf with a penchant for magic, and her best friend Bakar, a down-on-his-luck dwarf, are both searching for new opportunities after Bakar loses his beloved restaurant to a gang of dangerous criminals. After stumbling upon a deal between thieves gone wrong, Felosial and Bakar encounter a mysterious rogue, known only as Shade, who may be the answer to all of their problems. And thus the story of the Legends of Aukera begins. Now with the thieves guild in shambles, Dagruum taken over by unruly pirates, and Bakar still missing, things are looking grim for Felosial and Dilavo. They must rely upon the help of the eccentric mage Thesa Farseer and the half-elven pirate captain Rufus Bladefist. Soon they find themselves in a struggle for life and death that will lead them to finding out the dangerous identity of their enemy! Collects comic book Legends of Aukera: The Ascendants issues #5-8.
Raven Chronicles - Volume 2: Faith and Machines
Author: Gary Reed
Publisher: Caliber Comics
ISBN: 1635291895
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Described as the X-Files meets Mission Impossible, a unique team of operatives, led by the mysterious Edgar Allan Raven, under the auspices of the organization called Raven, Inc., are brought together to investigate any and all cases of paranormal activity. Formed of both skeptics and believers alike, the team is often called in by local or government authorities when cases prove to be too bizarre, too unusual, or just plain unsolvable. Covering the entire spectrum of the unknown, from the supernatural to the dark side of man, Raven, Inc., searches for answers in areas that most people refuse to acknowledge even exists. This volume collects issues 5-8 and features the cases of "Triad", "The Healer", "Ghost in the Machine", and "The Man with no Face". “Top Ten!” - Comic Shop News.
Publisher: Caliber Comics
ISBN: 1635291895
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Described as the X-Files meets Mission Impossible, a unique team of operatives, led by the mysterious Edgar Allan Raven, under the auspices of the organization called Raven, Inc., are brought together to investigate any and all cases of paranormal activity. Formed of both skeptics and believers alike, the team is often called in by local or government authorities when cases prove to be too bizarre, too unusual, or just plain unsolvable. Covering the entire spectrum of the unknown, from the supernatural to the dark side of man, Raven, Inc., searches for answers in areas that most people refuse to acknowledge even exists. This volume collects issues 5-8 and features the cases of "Triad", "The Healer", "Ghost in the Machine", and "The Man with no Face". “Top Ten!” - Comic Shop News.
DEFCON-2
Author: Norman Polmar
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1620459612
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The closest we've ever come to the end of the world "DEFCON-2 is the best single volume on the Cuban Missile Crisis published and is an important contribution to the history of the Cold War. Beyond the military and political facts of the crisis, Polmar and Gresham sketch the personalities that created and coped with the crisis. They also show us how close we came to the edge without becoming sensationalistic."—Larry Bond, bestselling author of Dangerous Ground Spy-satellite and aerial-reconnaissance photos reveal that one of the United States's bitterest enemies may be acquiring weapons of mass destruction and the means to use them against the American homeland. Administration officials refuse to accept intelligence professionals' interpretation of these images and order an end to spy missions over the offending nation. More than a month later, after vicious infighting, the president orders the spy missions to resume. The new photos reveal an array of ballistic missiles, capable of carrying nuclear warheads and striking deep within U.S. territory. It appears that the missiles will be fully operational within one week. This is not a plot setup for a suspense novel; it is the true story of the most terrifying moment in the 45-year Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union: the Cuban Missile Crisis. DEFCON-2 tells this tale as it has never been told before—from both sides, with the help of hundreds of recently declassified U.S. and Soviet documents, as well as interviews with numerous former spies, military figures, and government officials who speak out here for the first time.
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1620459612
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The closest we've ever come to the end of the world "DEFCON-2 is the best single volume on the Cuban Missile Crisis published and is an important contribution to the history of the Cold War. Beyond the military and political facts of the crisis, Polmar and Gresham sketch the personalities that created and coped with the crisis. They also show us how close we came to the edge without becoming sensationalistic."—Larry Bond, bestselling author of Dangerous Ground Spy-satellite and aerial-reconnaissance photos reveal that one of the United States's bitterest enemies may be acquiring weapons of mass destruction and the means to use them against the American homeland. Administration officials refuse to accept intelligence professionals' interpretation of these images and order an end to spy missions over the offending nation. More than a month later, after vicious infighting, the president orders the spy missions to resume. The new photos reveal an array of ballistic missiles, capable of carrying nuclear warheads and striking deep within U.S. territory. It appears that the missiles will be fully operational within one week. This is not a plot setup for a suspense novel; it is the true story of the most terrifying moment in the 45-year Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union: the Cuban Missile Crisis. DEFCON-2 tells this tale as it has never been told before—from both sides, with the help of hundreds of recently declassified U.S. and Soviet documents, as well as interviews with numerous former spies, military figures, and government officials who speak out here for the first time.
Wielding the Dagger
Author: Mark D. Karau
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313052522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
In August 1914, Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz convinced the German armed forces to create a new unit, called the MarineDivision Flandern, to garrison the Belgian coastline and prepare naval bases in for the implementation of a naval guerrilla war against Great Britain. The Germans called their strategy Kleinkrieg, or little war, and they intended to whittle away at British naval superiority by using their submarines and destroyers. Later expanded into the MarineKorps, the unit soon found itself in the middle of a land war as well. What had been intended as a garrison unit found itself on the frontlines when the war stalemated. The British had traditionally seen Belgium as a dagger pointed at the throat of England, and the Royal Navy feared what use the Germans might make of the position. The result was an active naval campaign in the English Channel. Karau brings to light the contributions of the MarineKorps Flandern, a force often neglected by historians. He examines the role of the MarineKorps in both land and naval wars and reaffirms the increasingly important role played by aircraft in the Flanders theater. If Belgium was a weapon pointed at the British throat, were the Germans properly equipped to wield the dagger?
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313052522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
In August 1914, Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz convinced the German armed forces to create a new unit, called the MarineDivision Flandern, to garrison the Belgian coastline and prepare naval bases in for the implementation of a naval guerrilla war against Great Britain. The Germans called their strategy Kleinkrieg, or little war, and they intended to whittle away at British naval superiority by using their submarines and destroyers. Later expanded into the MarineKorps, the unit soon found itself in the middle of a land war as well. What had been intended as a garrison unit found itself on the frontlines when the war stalemated. The British had traditionally seen Belgium as a dagger pointed at the throat of England, and the Royal Navy feared what use the Germans might make of the position. The result was an active naval campaign in the English Channel. Karau brings to light the contributions of the MarineKorps Flandern, a force often neglected by historians. He examines the role of the MarineKorps in both land and naval wars and reaffirms the increasingly important role played by aircraft in the Flanders theater. If Belgium was a weapon pointed at the British throat, were the Germans properly equipped to wield the dagger?
Air Pictorial
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
The Sloop of War
Author: Ian Mclaughlan
Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
ISBN: 1848321872
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
This is the first study in depth of the Royal Navy's vital, but largely ignored small craft. In the age of sail they were built in huge numbers and in far greater variety than the more regulated major warships, so they present a particular challenge to any historian attempting a coherent design history. However, for the first time this book charts the development of the ancillary types, variously described in the 17th century as sloops, ketches, brigantines, advice boats and even yachts, as they coalesce into the single 18th-century category of Sloop of War. In this era they were generally two-masted, although they set a bewildering variety of sail plans from them. The author traces their origins to open boats, like those carried by Basque whalers, shows how developments in Europe influenced English craft, and homes in on the relationship between rigs, hull-form and the duties they were designed to undertake. ??Visual documentation is scanty, but this book draws together a unique collection of rare and unseen images, coupled with the author's own reconstructions in line drawings and watercolour sketches to provide the most convincing depictions of the appearance of these vessels. By tackling some of the most obscure questions about the early history of small-boat rigs, the book adds a dimension that will be of interest to historians of coastal sail and practical yachtsman, as well as warship enthusiasts.
Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
ISBN: 1848321872
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
This is the first study in depth of the Royal Navy's vital, but largely ignored small craft. In the age of sail they were built in huge numbers and in far greater variety than the more regulated major warships, so they present a particular challenge to any historian attempting a coherent design history. However, for the first time this book charts the development of the ancillary types, variously described in the 17th century as sloops, ketches, brigantines, advice boats and even yachts, as they coalesce into the single 18th-century category of Sloop of War. In this era they were generally two-masted, although they set a bewildering variety of sail plans from them. The author traces their origins to open boats, like those carried by Basque whalers, shows how developments in Europe influenced English craft, and homes in on the relationship between rigs, hull-form and the duties they were designed to undertake. ??Visual documentation is scanty, but this book draws together a unique collection of rare and unseen images, coupled with the author's own reconstructions in line drawings and watercolour sketches to provide the most convincing depictions of the appearance of these vessels. By tackling some of the most obscure questions about the early history of small-boat rigs, the book adds a dimension that will be of interest to historians of coastal sail and practical yachtsman, as well as warship enthusiasts.
Rules of Game
Author: Andrew Gordon
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1612512321
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 722
Book Description
Foreword by Admiral Sir John Woodward. When published in hardcover in 1997, this book was praised for providing an engrossing education not only in naval strategy and tactics but in Victorian social attitudes and the influence of character on history. In juxtaposing an operational with a cultural theme, the author comes closer than any historian yet to explaining what was behind the often described operations of this famous 1916 battle at Jutland. Although the British fleet was victorious over the Germans, the cost in ships and men was high, and debates have raged within British naval circles ever since about why the Royal Navy was unable to take advantage of the situation. In this book Andrew Gordon focuses on what he calls a fault-line between two incompatible styles of tactical leadership within the Royal Navy and different understandings of the rules of the games.
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1612512321
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 722
Book Description
Foreword by Admiral Sir John Woodward. When published in hardcover in 1997, this book was praised for providing an engrossing education not only in naval strategy and tactics but in Victorian social attitudes and the influence of character on history. In juxtaposing an operational with a cultural theme, the author comes closer than any historian yet to explaining what was behind the often described operations of this famous 1916 battle at Jutland. Although the British fleet was victorious over the Germans, the cost in ships and men was high, and debates have raged within British naval circles ever since about why the Royal Navy was unable to take advantage of the situation. In this book Andrew Gordon focuses on what he calls a fault-line between two incompatible styles of tactical leadership within the Royal Navy and different understandings of the rules of the games.