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A Classical Primer: Ancient Knowledge for Modern Minds
Author(s): Dan Crompton (Author)
- Publisher: Michael O'Mara
- Publication Date: 3 May 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 184317880X
- ISBN-13: 9781843178804
Book Description
Didn’t take Classics at school? Or maybe you’ve forgotten most of what you once knew? To save you looking it up, Classics is the study of the culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and takes in all aspects of their life and learning – from the languages to literature, philosophy, art, and much more besides. A Classical Primer is an accessible and enjoyable look back at classical civilization; how they lived, and how many aspects of our own daily lives have been directly influenced by theirs, from roads and concrete, to central heating, the twelve-month calendar, cranes and even the modern-day favourite, pizza! This handy, informative and enjoyable book is the perfect primer for people of all ages, and shows that even a basic knowledge of Classics is not only essential, but also incredibly fascinating.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Crompton’s light, witty, and informative book succeeds in its effort to pique readers’ interest in the ancient world and stave off the demise of the classics. ― Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Dan Crompton studied Classics and Linguistics at Cambridge University. He is the author of Caught Short (2013) and A Classical Primer (2012) and the translator (from the original Ancient Greek) of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: The World’s Oldest Joke Book (2010).
