Troy - An Epic Tale of Rage Deception & Destruction

Ben Hubbard

Sinopsis

“Was this the face that launch’d a thousand ships/ And burnt the topless towers of Ilium?” – Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus A story of gods and mortals, of such famous episodes as the Trojan Horse and Achilles mortally wounded in his heel, of warriors such as Odysseus and Hector, of beauties such as Helen, of leaders such as Agamemnon and Menelaus, the Trojan War is a classic story from the ancient world that never ceases to lose its appeal. But how well do we really know it? Do we remember Odysseus feigning madness to avoid the battle? Or Achilles, that great warrior, disguising himself as a woman so that he didn’t have to fight? Troy – An Epic Tale of Rage, Deception & Destruction tells the story of the Trojan War from its beginnings with the sparring of the gods to the love story between Paris and Helen to the war fleet, the siege, and on to the final battles and destruction of the city. From a conflict that’s set in motion by Helen – ‘the face that launched a thousand ships’ – it ends, ten years later, with Odysseus setting sail on what turns out to be his own ten- year voyage home. The book offers a fascinating history that provides a broader context for the war, examining the social and political background, the role of women in Greek society, and the weapons and style of warfare practiced. It also highlights where sources differ on aspects of the story. Illustrated with more than 180 colour and black-and-white artworks, photographs and maps, the book is an expertly written account and investigation of one of the classic stories of ancient mythology.

Disponible desde: 19/12/2024.

Longitud de impresión: 224 páginas.

Humanidades y ciencias sociales

Otros libros que te pueden interesar

Other People’s Colleges - The...

Ethan W. Ris

An illuminating history of the reform agenda in higher education.

For well over one hundred years, people have been attempting to make American colleges and universities more efficient and more accountable. Indeed, Ethan Ris argues in Other People’s Colleges, the reform impulse is baked into American higher education, the result of generations of elite reformers who have called for sweeping changes in the sector and raised existential questions about its sustainability. When that reform is beneficial, offering major rewards for minor changes, colleges and universities know how to assimilate it. When it is hostile, attacking autonomy or values, they know how to resist it. The result is a sector that has learned to accept top-down reform as part of its existence.
In the early twentieth century, the “academic engineers,” a cadre of elite, external reformers from foundations, businesses, and government, worked to reshape and reorganize the vast base of the higher education pyramid. Their reform efforts were largely directed at the lower tiers of higher education, but those efforts fell short, despite the wealth and power of their backers, leaving a legacy of successful resistance that affects every college and university in the United States. Today, another coalition of business leaders, philanthropists, and politicians is again demanding efficiency, accountability, and utility from American higher education. But, as Ris argues, top-down design is not destiny. Drawing on extensive and original archival research, Other People’s Colleges offers an account of higher education that sheds light on today’s reform agenda.

Ver libro

H sapiens: The Last 12000 Years

Fil Munas

A COSMIC CONUNDRUM—This astonishing book follows our ascendancy from just another hominin on the open African savannah to the alpha hegemon on Earth today endangering its entire future. Along the way, humans methodically outwitted their competition with phenomenal efficiency and indifference, to emerge in the modern 21st century as the linchpin of a major mass extinction of countless other lifeforms cohabiting their planet with them. The shredding of our fragile ecosphere by massive proliferation and monopolistic overconsumption of Earth’s precious resources by a single invasive species, along with the inexorable combustion of deadly fossil fuels to acquire the energy needed to sustain their profligate and lavish lifestyle, is threatening to drive H. sapiens itself into extinction within the next 300 years. This is the true story of that improbable adventure!...The Publishers

Ver libro

Unmasking Imposter Strategies:...

Jaymes Renfield

Unmasking Imposter Strategies: Win Big in Among Us! 
⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
Are you eager to advance your career and boost your confidence by overcoming self-doubt to achieve greatness? 
Searching for an all-in-one guide that covers everything you need to excel in your personal and professional journey? 
Your search ends here! 
This handbook is your ultimate resource for deepening your understanding of imposter strategies, applying practical skills, and engaging in hands-on exercises. With this guide, you're set for success. 
Updated for the latest strategies and insights. 
Key features of this enhanced guide include: 
- In-depth understanding of imposter strategies 
- Thorough explanation of confidence-building techniques 
- Effective strategies for self-improvement and goal achievement 
Our guide stands out with its comprehensive approach, essential for your success. Concepts are examined in detail to enrich your understanding. 
Please keep in mind that this guide is not linked to any official organization and is an independent resource created for your benefit. 
Formatted with clarity and simple language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Wave goodbye to complicated jargon and embrace clear, concise, and accurate content. 
So, why delay? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to overcoming self-doubt and achieving greatness! 
Elevate your confidence, conquer self-doubt, achieve greatness!

Ver libro

Like - The Button That Changed...

Martin Reeves, Bob Goodson

Over seven billion times a day, someone taps a like button. 
 
 
 
How could something that came out of nowhere become so ubiquitous and so familiar—and even so addictive? What problem does it solve for people, and why does a "like" feel so good? And by the way, who invented the like button in the first place? 
 
 
 
In Like, bestselling author and renowned strategist Martin Reeves and coauthor Bob Goodson—Silicon Valley veteran and participant in the invention of the like button—take listeners along on a fascinating quest to find out what's behind the world's friendliest icon. It's a story that starts out as simply as a thumbs-up cartoon but ends up presenting surprises and new mysteries at every turn, some of them as deep as anthropological history and others as speculative as the AI-charged future. 
 
 
 
But this isn't just the story of the like button. It's so much more. 
 
 
 
Using the origin story and evolution of the like button as a jumping-off point, the authors take listeners on a fun and fascinating journey through the world of business, offering smart and surprising insights into technology, innovation, creativity, invention, and even us.

Ver libro

WINGS OF VALOUR - True Stories...

Swapnil Pandey

After travelling across various airbases in India and engaging with Air Force personnel-including the first generation of Chinook or Prachand helicopter pilots, Garud Commandos, surface-to-air missile operatives and Kargil heroes-Swapnil Pandey presents a collection of true stories that are more awe-inspiring than fiction.  
What does it take for an ordinary man to withstand torture for the sake of his nation-and live to tell the tale? What occurred in the last moments of the daring fighter pilots who attained martyrdom even as they paved the way to victory? What goes into the workings of India's finest fighter jets? In these pages, you will find the answers to these questions and more.  
From the story of the first airman to receive the nation's highest peacetime gallantry award for ground combat to heroic rescue operations and death-defying wartime feats, Wings of Valour brings you exclusive insights and thrilling accounts of bravery from the Indian Air Force.

Ver libro

Tanks of the Eastern Front -...

Sage Winters

The Eastern Front of World War II was a vast and brutal theater of combat that spanned thousands of miles, from the icy steppes of northern Russia to the warm plains of the Ukraine. It was here that some of the largest and most decisive battles of the war took place, involving millions of soldiers, tanks, and aircraft. The conflict between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union began in 1941 with the German invasion under Operation Barbarossa, and it would continue until the final Soviet assault on Berlin in 1945. This epic struggle not only shaped the outcome of the war but also fundamentally altered the future of Europe and the global balance of power.
The war on the Eastern Front was marked by its sheer scale and the intensity of its combat. The German Army, bolstered by its formidable armored forces, initially swept across Soviet territory with alarming speed, encircling entire Soviet armies and capturing vast stretches of land. However, the Soviet Union, under the leadership of Joseph Stalin, mobilized its resources and manpower to repel the invasion. The conflict would evolve into a war of attrition, with both sides suffering staggering casualties in their attempt to either conquer or defend the heartland of Eastern Europe.
The role of tanks on the Eastern Front cannot be overstated. Both the Germans and Soviets relied heavily on armored vehicles, with each side developing and refining its tank forces throughout the war. German tanks, such as the Panzer III, IV, and the iconic Tiger, were initially superior in design and firepower. However, the Soviet Union, despite early setbacks, quickly adapted and mass-produced the T-34, which would become one of the most effective and influential tanks of the war. The T-34’s combination of mobility, armor, and firepower helped shift the balance of armored warfare in favor of the Soviets.

Ver libro