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Why the Greeks Matter
by Thomas CahillIf you liked Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea, try these:
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
by Toby Wilkinson
Published Jan 2013
Read ReviewsIn this landmark work, one of the world’s most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its final absorption into the Roman Empire—three thousand years of wild drama, bold spectacle, and unforgettable characters.
by Annabel Lyon
Published Sep 2011
Read ReviewsA startlingly original first novel by "this generation's answer to Alice Munro" (The Vancouver Sun) - a bold reimagining of one of history's most intriguing relationships: between legendary philosopher Aristotle and his most famous pupil, the young Alexander the Great.
by Bruce Feiler
Published Feb 2004
Read ReviewsBoth immediate and timeless, Abraham is a powerful, universal story, the first-ever interfaith portrait of the man God chose to be his partner. Thoughtful and inspiring, it offers a rare vision of hope that will redefine what we think about our neighbors, our future, and ourselves.
by Seamus Heaney
Published Feb 2001
Read ReviewsHeaney gives these epic qualities new and convincing reality for the contemporary reader.
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