Ancient Roman authors are firmly established in the Western canon, and yet the birth of Latin literature was far from inevitable. The cultural flourishing that eventually produced the Latin classics was one of the strangest events in history, as Denis Feeney demonstrates in this bold revision.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 London will lead you straight to the very best England's capital city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, a peaceful place to stay, or the best nightspots, events, and restaurants, this fully updated guide with pull-out map is the perfect pocket-sized companion.
An engrossing volume on European civilization by Pulitzer Prize-winning historians Will and Ariel Durant. The Age of Napoleon, the 11th and final volume of the Story of Civilization, surveys the amazing chain of events that wrenched Europe out of the Enlightenment and into the age of democracy.
Magazine is a must for anyone with a passion for classical music. Classical music connoisseurs and new enthusiast alike will enjoy the fascinating features and reviews of over 120 new works in every issue. BBC MUSIC is passionate about the world of classical music and provides an expert monthly guide to everything an enthusiast needs to know. Covering all aspects of live events, broadcast and recordings, it gives you unrivalled access to the greatest musicians, the sharpest writers, and the opinions that matter.
A monthly mag full of amazing stories about cool science, technology, nature, history, world events and soggy lions! Discover something new every month in World of Knowledge, a general interest magazine crammed with fascinating, easy-to-follow stories on history, nature, science, the human body, world events and technology. Whether investigating the most important moments of World War II, solving the puzzles of the universe, uncovering a whale’s most breathtaking secrets or revealing the wonders of the human mind, every member of the family will be entertained.
