Charles Freeman is a freelance academic historian with wide-ranging interests in European culture and thought. His works delve into the depths of the ancient world, exploring how past civilizations shaped Western consciousness. Freeman focuses on the intricate connections between philosophy, religion, and art, revealing how these forces reshaped societies across centuries. His writing, rooted in extensive research, offers readers a compelling journey through pivotal historical moments.
Shows how our debates are rooted in the many controversies surrounding the birth of the religion and the earliest attempts to resolve them. This title explores the ambiguities and contradictions that underlay Christian theology and the unavoidable compromises enforced in the name of doctrine.
An in-depth look at the rise of the Nazis that encourages readers at KS3 and KS4 to think critically about the effects this event has had on the world.
A history of European thought, from the fall of Rome in the fifth century AD to the Scientific Revolution thirteen centuries later.
The Resurgence of Intellectual Life from the End of Antiquity to the Dawn of the Enlightenment
Exploring the evolution of thought across a millennium, this work delves into the rich tapestry of European intellectual life from the fall of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Enlightenment. It examines key philosophical movements, influential figures, and transformative ideas that shaped society, culture, and politics. The narrative highlights the interplay between religion, science, and humanism, illustrating how these elements contributed to the development of modern Western thought.
A radical and powerful reappraisal of the impact of Constantine's adoption of Christianity on the later Roman world, and on the subsequent development both of Christianity and of Western civilization. When the Emperor Contstantine converted to Christianit
Drawing on the most recent research, Freeman provides a new generation of readers with a comprehensive account of Greek history over 2000 years. He describes the early settlements, the wars with the Persian empire, the rise of Macedonia, and more
Greek writers and thinkers in the Age of Rome, 150 BC-AD 400
The book offers an in-depth exploration of the intellectual legacy of Greek writers and thinkers during the Roman era. It delves into how their ideas and philosophies persisted and evolved, highlighting key figures and their contributions to literature and thought. Through a detailed analysis, it showcases the interplay between Greek and Roman cultures, emphasizing the enduring impact of Greek intellectual traditions on Roman society and beyond.
A portrait of the continuing intellectual tradition of Greek writers and thinkers in the Age of Rome.