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The Ancient Guide to Modern Life

Haynes, Natalie (Book - 2012)
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The Ancient Guide to Modern Life


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Whether political, cultural, or social, there are endless parallels between the ancient and modern worlds. Whether it's the murder of Caesar or the political assassination of Thatcher; the narrative arc of the hit HBO series, The Wire, or that of Oedipus; the popular enthusiasm for the Emperor Titus

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Whether political, cultural, or social, there are endless parallels between the ancient and modern worlds. Whether it's the murder of Caesar or the political assassination of Thatcher; the narrative arc of the hit HBO series, The Wire, or that of Oedipus; the popular enthusiasm for the Emperor Titus or President Obama - over and over again we can be seen to be living very much like people did 2,000 or more years ago. It's time for us to re-examine the past. Our lives are infinitely richer if we take the time to look at what the Greeks and Romans have given us in politics and law, religion and philosophy and education, and to learn how people really lived in Athens, Rome, Sparta and Alexandria.

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Author: Haynes, Natalie
Title: The ancient guide to modern life
Publisher: Overlook Press
Imprint: New York - Overlook Press
Pages: 275
ISBN: 9781590208502, 1590208501
Language: English
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 258-260) and index
Old world order -- How many angry men? -- Thinking allowed -- In the lap of the gods -- Frankly, Medea, I don't give a damn -- There's no place like Rome -- No business like show-business -- Price of everything, the value of nothing
Statement of responsibility: Natalie Haynes
Characteristics: 275 p. ;,21 cm
Author (Original Script): Haynes, Natalie
Library Identifier 2930827
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