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1	Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter more books like this by Thomas Cahill add to wishlist In this accessible and often entertaining survey, historian Thomas Cahill reviews the achievements of Classical Greece and its huge influence on Western civilization. Beginning with an overview of Greek history--partly as Homer presented it in the ILIAD and the ODYSSEY--he goes on to focus on the other early figures who have most influenced Greek ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Greeks more books like this by Humphrey D Kitto add to wishlist Most ancient cultures disappeared with scarcely a trace, their effect upon our modern way of life of little consequence. The Greeks, however, continue to influence contemporary man through their drama, philosophy and art, their political cognizance and knowledge of science. There are many books introducing the Greek world to the modern reader, but ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| first editions \| SVS
3	These Were the Greeks more books like this by H D Amos add to wishlist Discusses the land, history, government, economy, culture, and people of ancient Greece. see all copies from $3.98! new only from $17.45! \| SVS
4	Rise of the Greeks more books like this by Michael Grant add to wishlist In this challenging book Michael Grant sets out to discover the extraordinary epoch between 1000 and 494 BC, a period which he shows was one of the most creative in history. He takes the reader on an intriguing detective trail to understand the world of the early Greeks, a people who are to be found not only within the boundaries of modern Greece, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
5	Myths of the Greeks & Romans more books like this by Michael Grant add to wishlist The myths told by the Greeks and Romans are as important as their history for our understanding of what they believed, thought and felt, and of what they expressed in writing and visual art. Mythology was inextricably interwoven with the entire fabric of their public and private lives. This book discusses not only the purely fictional myths, fairy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.89! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Greeks and the irrational more books like this by E. R. Dodds add to wishlist Dodds takes on the traditional view of Greek culture as a triumph of rationalism. Using the analytical tools of modern anthropology and psychology, Dodds argues that the Greeks were subject to the same 'primitive' modes of thought to be found in any society. see all copies from $6.75! new only from $20.76! \| SVS
7	The classical Greeks more books like this by Michael Grant add to wishlist The golden age of ancient Greek civilization, the Classical period, lasted from 490 to 336 BC and saw an unmatched multiplication of varied talents and genuis within so limited a period. This book concentrates on the individuals in the cultural, social, artistic and political history of this time, who shaped their own and future civilizations. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Greek's Innocent Virgin more books like this by Lucy Monroe add to wishlist Rachel has come to Sebastian's island to claim her inheritance - but although the bitterness between them is ripe, neither is expecting their searing sexual chemistry. Sebastian takes Rachel to his bed, but it appears she's not the virgin she claims to be. Only Rachel is is telling the truth - she's and innocent and a virgin... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.48! \| first editions
9	Making Sex: Body and Gender from the Greeks to Freud more books like this by Thomas Laqueur add to wishlist Turning Freud's famous dictum around, Thomas Laqueur posits that destiny is anatomy. Sex, in other words, is an artifice and "Making Sex" tells the story of sex in the west from the ancients to the moderns. The reader cannot fail to recognize the players in Laqueur's story - the human sexual organs and pleasures, food, blood, semen, egg, sperm - ... see all copies from $4.77! new only from $15.00! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Foolishness to the Greeks: The Gospel and Western Culture more books like this by Lesslie Newbigin add to wishlist How can biblical authority be a reality for those shaped by the modern world? This book treats the First World as a mission field, offering a unique perspective on the relationship between the gospel and current society by presenting an outsider's view of contemporary Western culture. see all copies from $4.10! new only from $9.62! \| SVS
11 view cover	The Greek Tycoon's Pregnant Wife more books like this by Anne Mather add to wishlist The marriage was over... but what about their baby? Five years ago, Jane's marriage to Demetri Souvakis ended. Devastated and betrayed, she left him and started a new life. Now Demetri needs an heir and demands a divorce. But they have one last night together--for old times' sake.... However, that one last loving has dramatic results. How can Jane ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The groovy Greeks more books like this by Terry Deary, Martin Brown add to wishlist "The Groovy Greeks" is full of fab facts about the hip and happening Greeks - who hung out all over 2000 years ago. This book tells you who had the world's first flushing toilet and why dedicated doctors tasted their patients' ear wax. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.91! \| first editions
13 view cover	Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife more books like this by Lynne Graham add to wishlist Single mother of twin boys, Katie didn't want their father, Greek billionaire Alexandros Christakis, back in her life. But poverty pushed her to ask for his help. Alexandros demanded that Katie marry him. They had nothing in common--except their mutual burning sexual attraction, but resistance was futile: both the twins and Katie needed ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
14 view cover	Myths of the Ancient Greeks more books like this by Professor Richard P Martin (Editor) add to wishlist Presented in simple, yet flowing prose, this book delivers an accessible interpretation of the Greek myths for today's readers. Maps & illustrations. see all copies from $4.48! new only from $8.37! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Fall of Kings more books like this by David Gemmell, Stella Gemmell add to wishlist In this final volume in the authors' historical trilogy, the ancient world is fiercely divided. On the killing fields outside the golden city of Troy, forces loyal to the Mykene King gather. Among them is Odysseus, who knows that he must soon face his former friends in deadly combat. see all copies from $8.86! new only from $8.86! \| SVS
16	America America more books like this by Elia Kazan add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $93.09! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Sappho's Leap more books like this by Erica Jong add to wishlist At 14, Sappho is seduced by the poet Alcaeus, plots with him to overthrow the dictator of their island and is caught and married to a repellant older man in hope that matrimony will keep her out of trouble. Instead it starts her off on a series of amorous adventures with both men and women. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.26! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Bought: The Greek's Bride: Mediterranean Brides more books like this by Lucy Monroe add to wishlist Greek billionaire Sandor Christofides was born in shame, and has fought his way to the top. Now he has wealth and acclaim-- all he needs is Eleanor to be his bride. The scene is set, vintage champagne, red roses-- a dazzling diamond ring! But does Sandor really want to cherish Ellie... or is she just a pawn in a ruthless game? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
19 view cover	The Greek's Chosen Wife more books like this by Lynne Graham add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.62! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Memoirs of Helen of Troy more books like this by Amanda Elyot add to wishlist As despised as she was desired, Helen of Troy is one of history's most notorious women. In this groundbreaking and richly dramatic novel, the familiar story of passion and violence is told from a new perspective: that of Helen herself. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Greek Prince's Chosen Wife more books like this by Sandra Marton add to wishlist Ivy Madison claims she's pregnant with Prince Damian Aristedes' baby, but he's "never even met" her! Is she just another gold digger, exploiting his wish for a son and heir? But Ivy "is" expecting Damian's child--as a surrogate mother! The arrogant Greek is furious, but he's not about to let Ivy go. After all, he missed the pleasure of bedding ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Dream of Reason: A History of Philosophy from the Greeks to the Renaissance more books like this by Anthony Gottlieb add to wishlist Using historical and contemporary sources to augment his survey, Gottlieb discussed the evolution of man's search for meaning. Gottlieb's history is original, putting emphasis on the contextual growth of many philosophical concepts, though he covers only Greek to Renaissance thought. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.96! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Greek Children's Doctor more books like this by Sarah Morgan add to wishlist Libby has put herself up for sale at a charity auction to raise funds for the children's ward she works on. Dr. Andreas Christakos makes the highest bid . . . Libby is not in the market for a man . . . but this gorgeous Greek doctor is determined to change her mind! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50!
24 view cover	The Demetrios Bridal Bargain more books like this by Kim Lawrence add to wishlist Needed: bride-to-be for a short-term contract--bedding optional... Within twenty-four hours of meeting Greek tycoon Mathieu Demetrios, Rose's life is in chaos. Mathieu is convinced he threw Rose out of his hotel bedroom years earlier, branding her a scarlet woman! But Mathieu is looking for a wife of convenience, and taming the wild Rose into ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Gods of the Greeks more books like this by Carl Kerenyi, Karl Kerrenyi add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.40! \| first editions \| SVS

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