Socrates' trial and death together form an iconic moment in Western civilization. The picture we have of it - created by his immediate followers and perpetuated in countless works of literature and art ever since - is that a noble man was put to death in a fit of folly by the ancient Athenian democracy. But an icon, an image, is not reality. ... Written by a scholar, but not only for scholars, this is an accessible, authoritative account of one of the defining periods of Western civilization.
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They were all running forward, shouting and screaming and banging their shields with the shafts of their spears, in an attempt not just to demoralize their oponents, but to overcome their own terror at the imminent, brutal shock of contact.....
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Robin Waterfield has given us an elegant account of classical Athens, with a fascinating look forward to the modern history of this extraordinary city" MKar Beard, author of 'The Partheon'
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The history of hypnosis is rich in strange and remarkable incidents: a captivating world populated by enthusiasts and sceptics, mystics and scientists, and studded with the unexpected. Hidden Depths looks into the origins, development and contemporary application of what remains a controversial practice, setting out to expose the truth behind the myths, and taking the reader on a mesmerizing journey through the untapped regions of the mind.
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