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Twelve Greeks and Romans Who Changed the World

Carl J. Richard

In Twelve Greeks and Romans Who Changed the World, Carl J. Richard brings to life a group of men whose contributions fundamentally altered western society. In this compelling narrative, readers encounter a rich cast of characters, including eloquent Homer, shrewd Pericles, fiery Alexander, idealistic Plato, ambitious Caesar, dedicated Paul, and passionate Augustine. As he vibrantly describes the contributions of the individuals, Richard details the historical context in which each lived, showing how these men influenced their world and ours.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 272 • Trim: 6 x 9½
978-0-7425-2790-4 • Hardback • April 2003 • $146.00 • (£112.00)
978-0-7425-2791-1 • Paperback • April 2003 • $49.00 • (£38.00)
978-0-585-46680-4 • eBook • September 2004 • $46.50 • (£36.00)
Subjects: History / Ancient / General
Carl J. Richard is associate professor of history at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and author of The Founders and the Classics: Greece, Rome, and the American Enlightenment.
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 Homer: Founder of Western Literature
Chapter 4 Thales: Founder of Western Science
Chapter 5 Themistocles: Defender of Greek Civilization
Chapter 6 Pericles: Democratic Reformer
Chapter 7 Plato: Founder of Western Philosophy
Chapter 8 Alexander the Great: Disseminator of Greek Culture
Chapter 9 Scipio Africanus: Defender of the Roman Republic
Chapter 10 Julius Caesar: Destroyer of the Roman Republic
Chapter 11 Cicero: Statesman, Philosopher, and Republican Martyr
Chapter 12 Augustus: Founder of the Roman Empire
Chapter 13 Paul of Tarsus: Christian Evangelist
Chapter 14 Augustine: Christian Theologian
Chapter 15 Brief Bibliographical Suggestions for General Readers
Carl Richard's lively tour through the lives of twelve Greeks and Romans who created the Western world is a liberal education in itself, clearly telling us not just what we should know but why we should know it. For those tired of the melodrama of Western wickedness, Twelve Greeks and Romans will provide them with the necessary corrective: a clear overview of the unique virtues of the West and their origins among the Greeks and Romans.
— Bruce S. Thornton, California State University, Fresno


By setting these biographical essays deeply within their subjects' historical contexts, Carl Richard has given us an accessible and concise guide not only to these twelve major figures of ancient literature, philosophy, and history, but to the principal events of the Greek and Roman world from the Mycenaean Bronze Age to the Christian world of Augustine. The prose is lively, the anecdotes are entertaining and apt, and the range is remarkable in a text of this size....
— Ward Briggs, University of South Carolina


Carl Richard's book is easy to read and highly recommended for those waiting to take a course on Western Civilization or who are rediscovering classical Greek and Roman history.
— Great Lakes Bulletin


A valuable overview of ancient history, politics, economics, science, literature, art, philosophy, and religion in Greece and Rome. Recommended.
— Choice Reviews


Readers will enjoy learning about how the lives and works of such figures as Plato, Alexander the Great, Julius Ceaser, and Cicero became part of modern political debates, and about the debt that Western writers owe to Homer.
— History


By setting these biographical essays deeply within their subjects' historical contexts, Carl Richard has given us an accessible and concise guide not only to these twelve major figures of ancient literature, philosophy, and history, but to the principal events of the Greek and Roman world from the Mycenaean Bronze Age to the Christian world of Augustine. The prose is lively, the anecdotes areentertaining and apt, and the range is remarkable in a text of this size.
— Ward Briggs, University of South Carolina


This book is a breathtaking accomplishment. There is a wealth here of information, wisdom, and wit. The author of The Founders and the Classics has written another classic.
— Susan Ford Wiltshire, Vanderbilt University


—The individuals serve as "windows" to Greco/Roman culture

—Includes individuals who had a major impact on a wide range of subjects—literature, science, mathematics, philosophy, political science, religion, history

—Clearly andengagingly written

—Bibliography designed to encourage further reading

Twelve Greeks and Romans Who Changed the World

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Summary
Summary
  • In Twelve Greeks and Romans Who Changed the World, Carl J. Richard brings to life a group of men whose contributions fundamentally altered western society. In this compelling narrative, readers encounter a rich cast of characters, including eloquent Homer, shrewd Pericles, fiery Alexander, idealistic Plato, ambitious Caesar, dedicated Paul, and passionate Augustine. As he vibrantly describes the contributions of the individuals, Richard details the historical context in which each lived, showing how these men influenced their world and ours.
Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 272 • Trim: 6 x 9½
    978-0-7425-2790-4 • Hardback • April 2003 • $146.00 • (£112.00)
    978-0-7425-2791-1 • Paperback • April 2003 • $49.00 • (£38.00)
    978-0-585-46680-4 • eBook • September 2004 • $46.50 • (£36.00)
    Subjects: History / Ancient / General
Author
Author
  • Carl J. Richard is associate professor of history at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and author of The Founders and the Classics: Greece, Rome, and the American Enlightenment.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1 Preface
    Chapter 2 Introduction
    Chapter 3 Homer: Founder of Western Literature
    Chapter 4 Thales: Founder of Western Science
    Chapter 5 Themistocles: Defender of Greek Civilization
    Chapter 6 Pericles: Democratic Reformer
    Chapter 7 Plato: Founder of Western Philosophy
    Chapter 8 Alexander the Great: Disseminator of Greek Culture
    Chapter 9 Scipio Africanus: Defender of the Roman Republic
    Chapter 10 Julius Caesar: Destroyer of the Roman Republic
    Chapter 11 Cicero: Statesman, Philosopher, and Republican Martyr
    Chapter 12 Augustus: Founder of the Roman Empire
    Chapter 13 Paul of Tarsus: Christian Evangelist
    Chapter 14 Augustine: Christian Theologian
    Chapter 15 Brief Bibliographical Suggestions for General Readers
Reviews
Reviews
  • Carl Richard's lively tour through the lives of twelve Greeks and Romans who created the Western world is a liberal education in itself, clearly telling us not just what we should know but why we should know it. For those tired of the melodrama of Western wickedness, Twelve Greeks and Romans will provide them with the necessary corrective: a clear overview of the unique virtues of the West and their origins among the Greeks and Romans.
    — Bruce S. Thornton, California State University, Fresno


    By setting these biographical essays deeply within their subjects' historical contexts, Carl Richard has given us an accessible and concise guide not only to these twelve major figures of ancient literature, philosophy, and history, but to the principal events of the Greek and Roman world from the Mycenaean Bronze Age to the Christian world of Augustine. The prose is lively, the anecdotes are entertaining and apt, and the range is remarkable in a text of this size....
    — Ward Briggs, University of South Carolina


    Carl Richard's book is easy to read and highly recommended for those waiting to take a course on Western Civilization or who are rediscovering classical Greek and Roman history.
    — Great Lakes Bulletin


    A valuable overview of ancient history, politics, economics, science, literature, art, philosophy, and religion in Greece and Rome. Recommended.
    — Choice Reviews


    Readers will enjoy learning about how the lives and works of such figures as Plato, Alexander the Great, Julius Ceaser, and Cicero became part of modern political debates, and about the debt that Western writers owe to Homer.
    — History


    By setting these biographical essays deeply within their subjects' historical contexts, Carl Richard has given us an accessible and concise guide not only to these twelve major figures of ancient literature, philosophy, and history, but to the principal events of the Greek and Roman world from the Mycenaean Bronze Age to the Christian world of Augustine. The prose is lively, the anecdotes areentertaining and apt, and the range is remarkable in a text of this size.
    — Ward Briggs, University of South Carolina


    This book is a breathtaking accomplishment. There is a wealth here of information, wisdom, and wit. The author of The Founders and the Classics has written another classic.
    — Susan Ford Wiltshire, Vanderbilt University


Features
Features
  • —The individuals serve as "windows" to Greco/Roman culture

    —Includes individuals who had a major impact on a wide range of subjects—literature, science, mathematics, philosophy, political science, religion, history

    —Clearly andengagingly written

    —Bibliography designed to encourage further reading

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