Classics in the Modern World

Classics in the Modern World
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Publisher : Classical Presences
Total Pages : 516
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ISBN-10 : 9780199673926
ISBN-13 : 0199673926
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Book Synopsis Classics in the Modern World by : Lorna Hardwick

Download or read book Classics in the Modern World written by Lorna Hardwick and published by Classical Presences. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classics in the Modern World explores the features and implications of a 'democratic turn' in modern perceptions of the ancient world. Exploring the relationship between Greek and Roman ways of thinking and modern definitions of democratic practices and approaches, it enables a wider re-evaluation of the role of classics in the modern world.


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