Palmyra
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
An elegant, learned account of one of the great sites of the ancient world, a treasure of antiquity that has been all but destroyed by ISIS.
Paul Veyne Book order
June 13, 1930 – September 29, 2022
Paul Veyne is a French historian and a preeminent specialist on Ancient Rome. His many publications, which delve into Roman sociology and Greek myths, are written with a lively and joyful pen, making them accessible to a broad audience. Veyne's work is celebrated for its engaging style and deep analytical insights into the ancient world. He is recognized for bringing historical subjects to life for the general public.
- 2017
- 2014
"Seneca's philosophical writings remain our core source for Stoic thought, and their influence, always immense, continues to be felt. Veyne's authoritative exposition of Stoicism, and the interconnections between Seneca's life and thought, make this book ideal reading for anyone interested in Roman history and philosophy. This compact and compelling book is an introduction to the life and philosophy of one of the ancient world's greatest thinkers by one of the great historians of our own time."--Jacket.
- 2010
Paul Veyne offers a fresh perspective on Michel Foucault, emphasizing his complexity beyond typical categorization. Veyne argues that Foucault was neither left nor right, but a sceptical, empiricist thinker focused on 'truth games.' This book clarifies Foucault's core ideas and addresses common misconceptions about his legacy.
- 1988
Translation of: Les Grecs ont-ils cru aa leurs mythes?