Some Talk of Alexander: A Journey Through Space and Time in the Greek World - Hardcover

Frederic Raphael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500512884 ISBN 13: 9780500512883

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

An irresistible blend of sex, politics, history and mythology, Frederic Raphaels vivid, far-reaching and often surprising take on the classical world will provoke, engage and amuse. Infused throughout with Raphaels characteristic dry humour, the details of mythological and historical personalities and events, along with the parallels of modern history, politics and society, make for an idiosyncratic and original exploration of the subject.

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Some Talk of Alexander A blend of sex, politics, history and mythology, this work includes details of mythological and historical personalities and events, along with the parallels of modern history, politics and society. Full description

Review:

'This civilized amble covers alot of ground ... Raphael wins the reader by sheer enthusiasm in this unusual, handsome and thoroughly enjoyable book' --The Anglo Hellenic Review

'A sprawling, relentlessly clever love-letter to ancient Greece ... [full of] abundant wit' --The Wall Street Journal

'Tremendous ... this personal, erudite, witty and fascinating exploration of the Greek world is super-abundantly rich in sagacity and insight. It is also a labour of love - and it shows' --William Boyd's 'Book of the Year'

'Writing whose uncomplicated enthusiasm engages us as much as its dazzling ober dicta' --The Spectator

'A freefall reading experience that is both liberating and mesmeric ... readers should cocoon themselves in this charismatic book'
--Bettany Hughes, BBC History

'Compelling, insightful and engaging ... the pictures are excellent and fully integrated into the plot' --The Sunday Times

'I can think of no more diverting book to rekindle interest in the complexities of the classics' --Scotland on Sunday

'A classical helter-skelter ... if you value passionate enthusiasm for the ancient world, and rather admire people who shut their eyes and jump, there is something to applaud about Raphael's recklessly vertiginous plunge' --The Sunday Telegraph

'A wonderfully observed and poignant piece of writing ... clever, witty'
--The RA Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0500512884
• ISBN 13: 9780500512883
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336