Naphtali Lewis

Samothrace, V1: The Ancient Literary Sources is a comprehensive book written by Naphtali Lewis, which explores the ancient literary sources related to the island of Samothrace. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on the literary sources from ancient Greece and Rome. The author provides a detailed analysis of the various literary sources related to Samothrace, including myths, legends, and historical accounts. He examines the works of ancient Greek and Roman writers, such as Homer, Herodotus, and Pausanias, to shed light on the island's history, religion, and culture. The book also covers the famous Sanctuary of the Great Gods, a religious center on the island that attracted pilgrims from all over the ancient world. The author provides a detailed description of the sanctuary and its rituals, as well as the various artifacts and inscriptions that have been discovered there. Overall, Samothrace, V1: The Ancient Literary Sources is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Greece. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the literary sources related to Samothrace and is a valuable tool for scholars, researchers, and students alike.Bollingen Series, No. 60. In Ten Volumes. Volume 1, The Ancient Literary Sources; Volume 2, Part 1, The Inscriptions On Stone; Volume 2, Part 2, The Inscriptions On Ceramics And Minor Objects; Volume 3, Part 1, The Hieron, Text; Volume 3, Part 2, The Hieron, Plates; Volume 4, Part 1, The Hall Of Votive Gifts; Volume 4, Part 2, The Altar Court; Volume 5, Part 1, The Temenos, Text; And Volume 5, Part 2, The Temenos, Plates; Volume 7, Part 1, The Rotunda Of Arsinoe Text, Volume 7, Part 2, The Rotunda Of Arsinoe, Plates; Volume 10, Part 1, The Propylon Of Ptolemy II, Text And Volume 10, Part 2, The Propylon Of Ptolemy II, Plates.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reprint of Naphtali Lewis' important book on the uses of papyrus records reconstructing life in ancient Egypt. Published in 1986, the first edition of Greeks in Ptolemaic Egypt complemented `Life in Egypt under Roman Rule' (reprinted in 1999 as `Classics in Papyrology 1') by providing a perspective on the earlier period. The author presents a series of portraits, describing the lives of inhabitants ranging from the grand (like the Strategos Diophanes) to the humble (like the village clerk, Menkhes). He sets these figures against a prosperous, busy backdrop which he terms 'Eldorado on the Nile'.

Naphtali Lewis and Meyer Reinhold's Roman Civilization is a classic. Originally published by Columbia University Press in 1955, the authors have undertaken another revision which takes into account recent work in the field. These volumes consist of selected primary documents from ancient Rome, covering a range f over 1,000 years of Roman culture, from the foundation of the city to its sacking by the Goths. The selections cover a broad spectrum of Roman civilization, including literature, philosophy, religion, education, politics, military affairs, and economics. These English translations of literary, inscriptional, and papyrological sources, many of which are available nowhere else, create a mosaic of the brilliance, the beauty, and the power of Rome.

Naphtali Lewis and Meyer Reinhold's Roman Civilization is a classic. Originally published by Columbia University Press in 1955, the authors have undertaken another revision which takes into account recent work in the field. These volumes consist of selected primary documents from ancient Rome, covering a range of over 1,000 years of Roman culture, from the foundation of the city to its sacking by the Goths. The selections cover a broad spectrum of Roman civilization, including literature, philosophy, religion, education, politics, military affairs, and economics. These English translations of literary, inscriptional, and papyrological sources, many of which are available nowhere else, create a mosaic of the brilliance, the beauty, and the power of Rome.

Naphtali Lewis and Meyer Reinhold's Roman Civilization is a classic. Originally published by Columbia University Press in 1955, the authors have undertaken another revision which takes into account recent work in the field. These volumes consist of selected primary documents from ancient Rome, covering a range of over 1,000 years of Roman culture, from the foundation of the city to its sacking by the Goths. The selections cover a broad spectrum of Roman civilization, including literature, philosophy, religion, education, politics, military affairs, and economics. These English translations of literary, inscriptional, and papyrological sources, many of which are available nowhere else, create a mosaic of the brilliance, the beauty, and the power of Rome.

In this fascinating collection of texts, Julius Caesar and his time come alive, as ancient writers vividly portray his rise to power, the stunning assassination itself, and the after effects which changed the Mediterranean world.