A commoner's presentation to the emperor of a lucky omen from his garden, the repercussions for his family, and several retellings of the incident... Læs mere
Presents a prose translation of Moliere's great comedy that remains close to the original French. This edition also includes an introductory essay, notes, and translations of Moliere's three appeals to the king.
Reveals the origins, significance, and consequences of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), the first great, and catastrophic, pan-European conflict. This book... Læs mere
A modern English translation of Cervantes' final novel, an exotic romance, and the novel he considered to be his finest.
Includes ten speeches that illustrate Cicero's entire career and exemplify the major contexts for his oratory: before the senate, the people, and the courts. This title illuminates the... Læs mere
"Theories of Human Nature".
The third edition of The Trial and Death of Socrates presents G. M.A. Grube'sdistinguished translations, as revised by John Cooper for Plato, Complete Works . A number of new or expanded footnotes are also included along with a Select Bibliography.
A rendering of the plays of the Theban cycle.