Isbn: 9781837933389 - the world's game: reflections on western culture (28 risultati)

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Hardback. Condizione: New. In the twelfth century, Pope Clement III declared: 'The Pope is resolved to be the lord and master of the world's game.' History, however, had other winners in mind.In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the world as we know it. His charming vignettes take us on a journey through history: from the reigns of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great, to Plato, Socrates and the origins of philosophy. We stop off at the turning point of World War Two and the invention of the atom bomb, and, finally, examine the social and cultural divisions of the modern day. The game is not always peaceful - prejudice, cruelty and suffering have always been key players alongside frivolity and community - but it has always been fascinating.Thought-provoking and propulsive, The World's Game weaves a complex tapestry from the countless strands of influence and progress that make up the Western world.…

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Hardback. Condizione: New. In the twelfth century, Pope Clement III declared: 'The Pope is resolved to be the lord and master of the world's game.' History, however, had other winners in mind.In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the world as we know it. His charming vignettes take us on a journey through history: from the reigns of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great, to Plato, Socrates and the origins of philosophy. We stop off at the turning point of World War Two and the invention of the atom bomb, and, finally, examine the social and cultural divisions of the modern day. The game is not always peaceful - prejudice, cruelty and suffering have always been key players alongside frivolity and community - but it has always been fascinating.Thought-provoking and propulsive, The World's Game weaves a complex tapestry from the countless strands of influence and progress that make up the Western world.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. In the twelfth century, Pope Clement III declared: The Pope is resolved to be the lord and master of the worlds game. Yet history has proven to be much more complex.In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the worlds stage. He takes us on a journey through history: from the reigns of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great, to Plato and Socrates and the origins of philosophy, the turning point of World War Two and the invention of the atom bomb, and, finally, the social and cultural divisions of modern day. It is often a story of conflict: the rise of anti-Semitism, the tensions between science and faith, progress and strife, comedy and ruthlessness.Thought-provoking and compelling, The Worlds Game weaves a tapestry of the Western world and the power struggles that have shaped it. In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the worlds stage. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardback. Condizione: New. In the twelfth century, Pope Clement III declared: 'The Pope is resolved to be the lord and master of the world's game.' History, however, had other winners in mind.In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the world as we know it. His charming vignettes take us on a journey through history: from the reigns of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great, to Plato, Socrates and the origins of philosophy. We stop off at the turning point of World War Two and the invention of the atom bomb, and, finally, examine the social and cultural divisions of the modern day. The game is not always peaceful - prejudice, cruelty and suffering have always been key players alongside frivolity and community - but it has always been fascinating.Thought-provoking and propulsive, The World's Game weaves a complex tapestry from the countless strands of influence and progress that make up the Western world.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. In the twelfth century, Pope Clement III declared: The Pope is resolved to be the lord and master of the worlds game. Yet history has proven to be much more complex.In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the worlds stage. He takes us on a journey through history: from the reigns of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great, to Plato and Socrates and the origins of philosophy, the turning point of World War Two and the invention of the atom bomb, and, finally, the social and cultural divisions of modern day. It is often a story of conflict: the rise of anti-Semitism, the tensions between science and faith, progress and strife, comedy and ruthlessness.Thought-provoking and compelling, The Worlds Game weaves a tapestry of the Western world and the power struggles that have shaped it. In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the worlds stage. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the twelfth century, Pope Clement III declared: 'The Pope is resolved to be the lord and master of the world's game.' History, however, had other winners in mind.In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the world as we know it. His charming vignettes take us on a journey through history: from the reigns of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great, to Plato, Socrates and the origins of philosophy. We stop off at the turning point of World War Two and the invention of the atom bomb, and, finally, examine the social and cultural divisions of the modern day. The game is not always peaceful - prejudice, cruelty and suffering have always been key players alongside frivolity and community - but it has always been fascinating.Thought-provoking and propulsive, The World's Game weaves a complex tapestry from the countless strands of influence and progress that make up the Western world.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. In the twelfth century, Pope Clement III declared: 'The Pope is resolved to be the lord and master of the world's game.' History, however, had other winners in mind.In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the world as we know it. His charming vignettes take us on a journey through history: from the reigns of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great, to Plato, Socrates and the origins of philosophy. We stop off at the turning point of World War Two and the invention of the atom bomb, and, finally, examine the social and cultural divisions of the modern day. The game is not always peaceful - prejudice, cruelty and suffering have always been key players alongside frivolity and community - but it has always been fascinating.Thought-provoking and propulsive, The World's Game weaves a complex tapestry from the countless strands of influence and progress that make up the Western world.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. In the twelfth century, Pope Clement III declared: The Pope is resolved to be the lord and master of the worlds game. Yet history has proven to be much more complex.In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the worlds stage. He takes us on a journey through history: from the reigns of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great, to Plato and Socrates and the origins of philosophy, the turning point of World War Two and the invention of the atom bomb, and, finally, the social and cultural divisions of modern day. It is often a story of conflict: the rise of anti-Semitism, the tensions between science and faith, progress and strife, comedy and ruthlessness.Thought-provoking and compelling, The Worlds Game weaves a tapestry of the Western world and the power struggles that have shaped it. In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the worlds stage. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…