Peter Levi Boeken

The work of the great Roman poet, Horatius Flaccus (65 BC to 8 BC), spanned all aspects of Roman life—politics, the arts, religion, and the authority of the emperor—while his legendary poems ( Satires, Odes, Epistles ) about friendship, philosophy, love, and sex still have considerable appeal. This biography presents a complete picture of Horace's life and world. It considers the details of Horace's romantic liaisons and why he never married, what the status of his father—a freedman—meant to the poet, and his distinctive brand of philosophy. In this acclaimed biography, Peter Levi, a fellow poet, has produced a thrilling and eminently readable book, the definitive account of Rome's greatest poet and the times during which he lived.

An amply illustrated history of ancient Greek civilization focuses on Greek achievements in philosophy, medicine, sports, theater, sculpture, economics, science, and law, incorporating visits to the twenty-six major architectural sites

The Cultural Atlas series combines intellectual depth and visual richness as it distills and synthesizes an enormous amount of information. Weaving together geography, history, archaeology, anthropology, architecture, the arts, and more, these handsomely designed, interdisciplinary volumes encompass the entire physical and cultural world of each civilization, evoking its unique spirit and vitality. Delight the Eye, Inform the Mind Designed to appeal to both the serious student and the more casual reader, the Cultural Atlas series is written with authority and clarity. Panoramic in scope, these volumes provide an overview of places and peoples through the centuries and are illustrated throughout with hundreds of striking and informative photographs and drawings. Each volume is divided into three key sections: -- Geographical/ethnographic background -- Cultural history -- A tour of present-day regions. From its beginnings in the Minoan period to the impact of classical Hellenism in our world today, here is a remarkable survey of the geography, history, society, culture, and heritage of ancient Greece.

Reich illustrierte Gesamtschau der Geschichte, Kunst und Lebensform Griechenlands

Peter Levi reiste 1970 zusammen mit dem jungen Bruce Chatwin nach Afghanistan, in ein noch unzerstörtes Land am Schnittpunkt dreier Religionen. Sein Reisebericht - funkelnde Bilder der Fremdartigkeit und Schönheit - erzählt von einem vergessenen Land, das damals noch in voller Blüte stand.

ca. 60 Ktn, Stadtpl., Grundr., 100 Zeichn., ca. 400 meist farb. Abb.