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Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization

Hornblower Simon Hornblower Simon Spawforth Antony Se alle
Innbundet / 2014 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780198706779
Publisert
2014
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press
Vekt
1932 gr
Høyde
252 mm
Bredde
201 mm
Dybde
43 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
912

Redaktør
Hornblower Simon
Hornblower Simon
Spawforth Antony
Eidinow, Esther

Om bidragsyterne

Simon Hornblower is Senior Research Fellow in Classical Studies at All Souls College, Oxford. Antony Spawforth is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Esther Eidinow is Lecturer in Ancient Greek History at the University of Nottingham.

Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization

Hornblower Simon Hornblower Simon Spawforth Antony Se alle
Innbundet / 2014 / Engelsk
Hornblower Simon Hornblower Simon Spawforth Antony Se alle
Innbundet / 2014 / Engelsk
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a first-rate production ... a must-have for the non-specialist ... The editors are to be heartily congratulated on the whole operation.

Peter Jones, Classics for All

A monument to classical scholarship, this second edition ... encompasses the aims, style, and accomplishments of ancient civilizations ... Overall, this Oxford Companion remains first in its field; it is a crucial addition to collegiate and large public libraries.

M. E. Snodgrass, CHOICE

Review from previous edition beautifully illustrated and intelligently reader friendly

TLS

Se alle

This is a serious book as well as an attractive one

T. P. Wiseman, TLS

a cut above

Booklist

magnificent

Boris Johnson, Daily Telegraph (reviewing OCD)

a classic ... a highly readable and browseable delight ... should be in every reference collection

B. Juhl, Choice (reviewing OCD)

a delight for anyone with any curiosity about the roots of our Western culture ... a browser's paradise, and I would think a researcher's quick rescuer

Arthur Miller, London Review of Books (reviewing OCD)

the third edition of The Oxford Classical Dictionary should be saluted

Nigel Spivey, Guardian (reviewing OCD)

a remarkable feat ... Simon Hornblower and Tony Spawforth deserve a round of applause for the spread, exactness and range of this massive overhaul

Robin Lane Fox, Observer (reviewing OCD)

offers not only that breakfast for the mind we keep hearing about, but lunch, tea, dinner, supper and non-stop snacks ... offers a cornucopia of accurate and succinct knowledge that would be hard to equal

(Peter Green, Washington Times (reviewing OCD)

the ultimate useful book

Peter Jones, Sunday Telegraph (reviewing OCD)

an astonishing book

Robert Beaumont, Yorkshire Evening Press (reviewing OCD)

the book's substance speaks for itself: 364 distinguished scholars contribute scrupulously sourced intellectual meat of a texture that Socrates himself would savour

Sunday Times (reviewing OCD)

For classical scholars, the Oxford Classical Dictionary is what Wisden is for cricket fans: the one indispensable reference book ... this book is more than a crossword-filler's vade mecum. In the sense of our collective intellectual domestication, it is a household object.

The Week (reviewing OCD)

Scholarly and succinct, the Oxford Classical Dictionary is itself a classic. Perhaps the most appropriate encomium is that it remains the source of first resort for novices and experts alike. Summing Up: Essential.

CHOICE

Authoritative and informative, the work is the best single-volume classical dictionary in English and an essential desktop reference. It truly has, as its editors claim, 'no competitor in any language.

MLA Literary Research Guide

The Oxford name has authority in reference circles, but the invariable question in these days of easy web access is whether the price of the print work is justified. The answer, in the case of The Oxford Classical Dictionary, is a resounding yes.

Booklist

A brilliant starting place for research into just about any facet of classics one can think of, with a depth and richness of cross-referencing that makes it an ideal and elegant tool

Booklist

Rich, varied, and highly reliable ... Magnificent. An indispensable reference for individuals and libraries alike.

Library Journal

What did the ancient Greeks eat and drink? What role did migration play? Why was emperor Nero popular with the ordinary people but less so with the upper classes? Why (according to ancient authors) was Oedipus ('with swollen foot') so called? For over 2,000 years the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome have captivated our collective imagination and provided inspiration for so many aspects of our lives, from culture, literature, drama, cinema, and television to society, education, and politics. Many of the roots of the way life is lived in the West today can be traced to the ancient civilizations, not only in politics, law, technology, philosophy, and science, but also in social and family life, language, and art. Beautiful illustrations, clear and authoritative entries, and a useful chronology and bibliography make this Companion the perfect guide for readers interested in learning more about the Graeco-Roman world. As well as providing sound information on all aspects of classical civilization such as history, politics, ethics, morals, law, society, religion, mythology, science and technology, language, literature, art, and scholarship, the entries in the Companion reflect the changing interdisciplinary aspects of classical studies, covering broad thematic subjects, such as race, nationalism, gender, ethics, and ecology, confirming the impact classical civilizations have had on the modern world.
Les mer
This authoritative A to Z features over 700 entries on all aspects of life in Ancient Greece and Rome. Beautiful illustrations, jargon-free entries, and a useful chronology and bibliography make this Companion the perfect guide for readers interested in learning more about the Graeco-Roman world.
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PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION; PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION; LIST OF NEW AND REPLACEMENT ENTRIES IN THE SECOND EDITION; LIST OF MAPS; CONTRIBUTOR LIST; THEMATIC LISTING OF ENTRIES; ABBREVIATIONS; HOW TO USE THIS BOOK; OXFORD COMPANION TO CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION; CHRONOLOGY; SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY; MAPS
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Review(s) from previous edition"beautifully illustrated and intelligently reader friendly - TLS "This is a serious book as well as an attractive one" - T. P. Wiseman, TLS "a cut above" - Booklist "magnificent" - Boris Johnson, Daily Telegraph (reviewing OCD) "a classic ... a highly readable and browseable delight ... should be in every reference collection" - B. Juhl, Choice (reviewing OCD) "a delight for anyone with any curiosity about the roots of our Western culture ... a browser's paradise, and I would think a researcher's quick rescuer" - Arthur Miller, London Review of Books (reviewing OCD) "the third edition of The Oxford Classical Dictionary should be saluted" - Nigel Spivey, Guardian (reviewing OCD) "a remarkable feat ... Simon Hornblower and Tony Spawforth deserve a round of applause for the spread, exactness and range of this massive overhaul" - Robin Lane Fox, Observer (reviewing OCD) "offers not only that breakfast for the mind we keep hearing about, but lunch, tea, dinner, supper and non-stop snacks ... offers a cornucopia of accurate and succinct knowledge that would be hard to equal" - (Peter Green, Washington Times (reviewing OCD) "the ultimate useful book" - Peter Jones, Sunday Telegraph (reviewing OCD) "an astonishing book" - Robert Beaumont, Yorkshire Evening Press (reviewing OCD) "the book's substance speaks for itself: 364 distinguished scholars contribute scrupulously sourced intellectual meat of a texture that Socrates himself would savour" - Sunday Times (reviewing OCD) "For classical scholars, the Oxford Classical Dictionary is what Wisden is for cricket fans: the one indispensable reference book ... this book is more than a crossword-filler's vade mecum. In the sense of our collective intellectual domestication, it is a household object." - The Week (reviewing OCD) "Scholarly and succinct, the Oxford Classical Dictionary is itself a classic. Perhaps the most appropriate encomium is that it remains the source of first resort for novices and experts alike. Summing Up: Essential." - CHOICE "Authoritative and informative, the work is the best single-volume classical dictionary in English and an essential desktop reference. It truly has, as its editors claim, 'no competitor in any language." - MLA Literary Research Guide "The Oxford name has authority in reference circles, but the invariable question in these days of easy web access is whether the price of the print work is justified. The answer, in the case of The Oxford Classical Dictionary, is a resounding yes." - Booklist "A brilliant starting place for research into just about any facet of classics one can think of, with a depth and richness of cross-referencing that makes it an ideal and elegant tool" - Booklist "Rich, varied, and highly reliable ... Magnificent. An indispensable reference for individuals and libraries alike." - Library Journal
Les mer
Over 700 A to Z entries covering all aspects of classical civilization: history, politics, ethics, moral law, punishment, family life, society, religion, mythology, reception, technology, and scholarship The variety of topics ranges from abortion and censorship to disease and historiography to painting and ZeusBased on the unrivalled Oxford Classical Dictionary, the most up-to-date, authoritative, and comprehensive one-volume dictionary in the field of classics.Beautifully designed and illustrated, with over 130 carefully chosen black and white imagesUseful supplementary material includes an updated chronology, a bibliography, and a thematic listing of entriesNew to this editionNew edition incorporates updates and revisions made to the revised third edition and the fourth edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, the leading reference work in the field of classicsOver 40 new entries, expanding the coverage of social history, including ancient perceptions of colour, gender, ghosts, masculinity, sacred laws, and theatricalityNew feature entries on emotions, historical explanation, madness, and ancient conceptions of senses
Les mer
Simon Hornblower is Senior Research Fellow in Classical Studies at All Souls College, Oxford. Antony Spawforth is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Esther Eidinow is Lecturer in Ancient Greek History at the University of Nottingham.
Les mer
Over 700 A to Z entries covering all aspects of classical civilization: history, politics, ethics, moral law, punishment, family life, society, religion, mythology, reception, technology, and scholarship The variety of topics ranges from abortion and censorship to disease and historiography to painting and ZeusBased on the unrivalled Oxford Classical Dictionary, the most up-to-date, authoritative, and comprehensive one-volume dictionary in the field of classics.Beautifully designed and illustrated, with over 130 carefully chosen black and white imagesUseful supplementary material includes an updated chronology, a bibliography, and a thematic listing of entriesNew to this editionNew edition incorporates updates and revisions made to the revised third edition and the fourth edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, the leading reference work in the field of classicsOver 40 new entries, expanding the coverage of social history, including ancient perceptions of colour, gender, ghosts, masculinity, sacred laws, and theatricalityNew feature entries on emotions, historical explanation, madness, and ancient conceptions of senses
Les mer

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a first-rate production ... a must-have for the non-specialist ... The editors are to be heartily congratulated on the whole operation.

Peter Jones, Classics for All

A monument to classical scholarship, this second edition ... encompasses the aims, style, and accomplishments of ancient civilizations ... Overall, this Oxford Companion remains first in its field; it is a crucial addition to collegiate and large public libraries.

M. E. Snodgrass, CHOICE

Review from previous edition beautifully illustrated and intelligently reader friendly

TLS

Se alle

This is a serious book as well as an attractive one

T. P. Wiseman, TLS

a cut above

Booklist

magnificent

Boris Johnson, Daily Telegraph (reviewing OCD)

a classic ... a highly readable and browseable delight ... should be in every reference collection

B. Juhl, Choice (reviewing OCD)

a delight for anyone with any curiosity about the roots of our Western culture ... a browser's paradise, and I would think a researcher's quick rescuer

Arthur Miller, London Review of Books (reviewing OCD)

the third edition of The Oxford Classical Dictionary should be saluted

Nigel Spivey, Guardian (reviewing OCD)

a remarkable feat ... Simon Hornblower and Tony Spawforth deserve a round of applause for the spread, exactness and range of this massive overhaul

Robin Lane Fox, Observer (reviewing OCD)

offers not only that breakfast for the mind we keep hearing about, but lunch, tea, dinner, supper and non-stop snacks ... offers a cornucopia of accurate and succinct knowledge that would be hard to equal

(Peter Green, Washington Times (reviewing OCD)

the ultimate useful book

Peter Jones, Sunday Telegraph (reviewing OCD)

an astonishing book

Robert Beaumont, Yorkshire Evening Press (reviewing OCD)

the book's substance speaks for itself: 364 distinguished scholars contribute scrupulously sourced intellectual meat of a texture that Socrates himself would savour

Sunday Times (reviewing OCD)

For classical scholars, the Oxford Classical Dictionary is what Wisden is for cricket fans: the one indispensable reference book ... this book is more than a crossword-filler's vade mecum. In the sense of our collective intellectual domestication, it is a household object.

The Week (reviewing OCD)

Scholarly and succinct, the Oxford Classical Dictionary is itself a classic. Perhaps the most appropriate encomium is that it remains the source of first resort for novices and experts alike. Summing Up: Essential.

CHOICE

Authoritative and informative, the work is the best single-volume classical dictionary in English and an essential desktop reference. It truly has, as its editors claim, 'no competitor in any language.

MLA Literary Research Guide

The Oxford name has authority in reference circles, but the invariable question in these days of easy web access is whether the price of the print work is justified. The answer, in the case of The Oxford Classical Dictionary, is a resounding yes.

Booklist

A brilliant starting place for research into just about any facet of classics one can think of, with a depth and richness of cross-referencing that makes it an ideal and elegant tool

Booklist

Rich, varied, and highly reliable ... Magnificent. An indispensable reference for individuals and libraries alike.

Library Journal

What did the ancient Greeks eat and drink? What role did migration play? Why was emperor Nero popular with the ordinary people but less so with the upper classes? Why (according to ancient authors) was Oedipus ('with swollen foot') so called? For over 2,000 years the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome have captivated our collective imagination and provided inspiration for so many aspects of our lives, from culture, literature, drama, cinema, and television to society, education, and politics. Many of the roots of the way life is lived in the West today can be traced to the ancient civilizations, not only in politics, law, technology, philosophy, and science, but also in social and family life, language, and art. Beautiful illustrations, clear and authoritative entries, and a useful chronology and bibliography make this Companion the perfect guide for readers interested in learning more about the Graeco-Roman world. As well as providing sound information on all aspects of classical civilization such as history, politics, ethics, morals, law, society, religion, mythology, science and technology, language, literature, art, and scholarship, the entries in the Companion reflect the changing interdisciplinary aspects of classical studies, covering broad thematic subjects, such as race, nationalism, gender, ethics, and ecology, confirming the impact classical civilizations have had on the modern world.
Les mer
This authoritative A to Z features over 700 entries on all aspects of life in Ancient Greece and Rome. Beautiful illustrations, jargon-free entries, and a useful chronology and bibliography make this Companion the perfect guide for readers interested in learning more about the Graeco-Roman world.
Les mer
PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION; PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION; LIST OF NEW AND REPLACEMENT ENTRIES IN THE SECOND EDITION; LIST OF MAPS; CONTRIBUTOR LIST; THEMATIC LISTING OF ENTRIES; ABBREVIATIONS; HOW TO USE THIS BOOK; OXFORD COMPANION TO CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION; CHRONOLOGY; SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY; MAPS
Les mer
Review(s) from previous edition"beautifully illustrated and intelligently reader friendly - TLS "This is a serious book as well as an attractive one" - T. P. Wiseman, TLS "a cut above" - Booklist "magnificent" - Boris Johnson, Daily Telegraph (reviewing OCD) "a classic ... a highly readable and browseable delight ... should be in every reference collection" - B. Juhl, Choice (reviewing OCD) "a delight for anyone with any curiosity about the roots of our Western culture ... a browser's paradise, and I would think a researcher's quick rescuer" - Arthur Miller, London Review of Books (reviewing OCD) "the third edition of The Oxford Classical Dictionary should be saluted" - Nigel Spivey, Guardian (reviewing OCD) "a remarkable feat ... Simon Hornblower and Tony Spawforth deserve a round of applause for the spread, exactness and range of this massive overhaul" - Robin Lane Fox, Observer (reviewing OCD) "offers not only that breakfast for the mind we keep hearing about, but lunch, tea, dinner, supper and non-stop snacks ... offers a cornucopia of accurate and succinct knowledge that would be hard to equal" - (Peter Green, Washington Times (reviewing OCD) "the ultimate useful book" - Peter Jones, Sunday Telegraph (reviewing OCD) "an astonishing book" - Robert Beaumont, Yorkshire Evening Press (reviewing OCD) "the book's substance speaks for itself: 364 distinguished scholars contribute scrupulously sourced intellectual meat of a texture that Socrates himself would savour" - Sunday Times (reviewing OCD) "For classical scholars, the Oxford Classical Dictionary is what Wisden is for cricket fans: the one indispensable reference book ... this book is more than a crossword-filler's vade mecum. In the sense of our collective intellectual domestication, it is a household object." - The Week (reviewing OCD) "Scholarly and succinct, the Oxford Classical Dictionary is itself a classic. Perhaps the most appropriate encomium is that it remains the source of first resort for novices and experts alike. Summing Up: Essential." - CHOICE "Authoritative and informative, the work is the best single-volume classical dictionary in English and an essential desktop reference. It truly has, as its editors claim, 'no competitor in any language." - MLA Literary Research Guide "The Oxford name has authority in reference circles, but the invariable question in these days of easy web access is whether the price of the print work is justified. The answer, in the case of The Oxford Classical Dictionary, is a resounding yes." - Booklist "A brilliant starting place for research into just about any facet of classics one can think of, with a depth and richness of cross-referencing that makes it an ideal and elegant tool" - Booklist "Rich, varied, and highly reliable ... Magnificent. An indispensable reference for individuals and libraries alike." - Library Journal
Les mer
Over 700 A to Z entries covering all aspects of classical civilization: history, politics, ethics, moral law, punishment, family life, society, religion, mythology, reception, technology, and scholarship The variety of topics ranges from abortion and censorship to disease and historiography to painting and ZeusBased on the unrivalled Oxford Classical Dictionary, the most up-to-date, authoritative, and comprehensive one-volume dictionary in the field of classics.Beautifully designed and illustrated, with over 130 carefully chosen black and white imagesUseful supplementary material includes an updated chronology, a bibliography, and a thematic listing of entriesNew to this editionNew edition incorporates updates and revisions made to the revised third edition and the fourth edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, the leading reference work in the field of classicsOver 40 new entries, expanding the coverage of social history, including ancient perceptions of colour, gender, ghosts, masculinity, sacred laws, and theatricalityNew feature entries on emotions, historical explanation, madness, and ancient conceptions of senses
Les mer
Simon Hornblower is Senior Research Fellow in Classical Studies at All Souls College, Oxford. Antony Spawforth is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Esther Eidinow is Lecturer in Ancient Greek History at the University of Nottingham.
Les mer
Over 700 A to Z entries covering all aspects of classical civilization: history, politics, ethics, moral law, punishment, family life, society, religion, mythology, reception, technology, and scholarship The variety of topics ranges from abortion and censorship to disease and historiography to painting and ZeusBased on the unrivalled Oxford Classical Dictionary, the most up-to-date, authoritative, and comprehensive one-volume dictionary in the field of classics.Beautifully designed and illustrated, with over 130 carefully chosen black and white imagesUseful supplementary material includes an updated chronology, a bibliography, and a thematic listing of entriesNew to this editionNew edition incorporates updates and revisions made to the revised third edition and the fourth edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, the leading reference work in the field of classicsOver 40 new entries, expanding the coverage of social history, including ancient perceptions of colour, gender, ghosts, masculinity, sacred laws, and theatricalityNew feature entries on emotions, historical explanation, madness, and ancient conceptions of senses
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780198706779
Publisert
2014
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press
Vekt
1932 gr
Høyde
252 mm
Bredde
201 mm
Dybde
43 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
912

Redaktør
Hornblower Simon
Hornblower Simon
Spawforth Antony
Eidinow, Esther

Om bidragsyterne

Simon Hornblower is Senior Research Fellow in Classical Studies at All Souls College, Oxford. Antony Spawforth is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Esther Eidinow is Lecturer in Ancient Greek History at the University of Nottingham.

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