Charles Freeman es un historiador académico independiente con amplios intereses en la cultura y el pensamiento europeos. Sus obras se sumergen en las profundidades del mundo antiguo, explorando cómo las civilizaciones pasadas moldearon la conciencia occidental. Freeman se enfoca en las intrincadas conexiones entre filosofía, religión y arte, revelando cómo estas fuerzas remodelaron sociedades a lo largo de los siglos. Su escritura, arraigada en una extensa investigación, ofrece a los lectores un viaje cautivador a través de momentos históricos cruciales.
Los griegos de la antigüedad fueron uno de los pueblos más imaginativos de la historia. Inventaron el arte de la política, creando los primeros estados en los que los ciudadanos se gobernaban realmente a sí mismos. Entre ellos se cuentan algunos de los primeros historiadores y científicos del mundo.
Descubre el mundo de la Antigua Grecia
Shows how our debates are rooted in the many controversies surrounding the birth of the religion and the earliest attempts to resolve them. This title explores the ambiguities and contradictions that underlay Christian theology and the unavoidable compromises enforced in the name of doctrine.
Explore the classical world's evolution through an insightful journey across 50 remarkable sites. Each location highlights significant historical and cultural developments, offering a deeper understanding of ancient civilizations. The book combines rich narratives with stunning visuals, making it a captivating resource for history enthusiasts and travelers alike. Discover how these iconic sites have shaped our understanding of the past and their enduring legacy in today's world.
An in-depth look at the rise of the Nazis that encourages readers at KS3 and KS4 to think critically about the effects this event has had on the world.
A history of European thought, from the fall of Rome in the fifth century AD to the Scientific Revolution thirteen centuries later.
The Resurgence of Intellectual Life from the End of Antiquity to the Dawn of the Enlightenment
Exploring the evolution of thought across a millennium, this work delves into the rich tapestry of European intellectual life from the fall of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Enlightenment. It examines key philosophical movements, influential figures, and transformative ideas that shaped society, culture, and politics. The narrative highlights the interplay between religion, science, and humanism, illustrating how these elements contributed to the development of modern Western thought.
Relics affected everyone in medieval society. In this book, the author illustrates that the pervasiveness and variety of relics answered very specific needs of ordinary people across a darkened Europe under threat of political upheavals, disease, and hellfire. It examines an array of relics in the broad social and cultural context of their age.