At the back of Room 203, we have developed a Resources Library, in conjunction with the School Library.
Please ensure that you write down any book(s) you take out using the signing out/in book sheet. Remember to write down when you return the book(s), as the loan remains your responsibility, until is it noted as returned.
Please speak to James Kearney for more information about the Resources Library.
Where is the resources library?
How can I take a book out?
Come along to Classics Club on a Monday lunchtime or Tuesday afterschool, and speak to James Kearney.
How long can I take a book out for?
The normal loan period is two weeks, renewable provided that someone else doesn't require the resource.
How are the resources organised?
Our resources are organised by Dewey Decimal Numbers.
I'm looking for a certain book , but neither the school library or the classics club resources library has it- where can I find it?
It may be worth searching the Lincolnshire Libraries Online Catalogue: http://virtuallibrary.lincolnshire.gov.uk/
Or Leicestershire Libraries Online Catalogue: http://www.leics.gov.uk/libraries/
Or Nottinghamshire Libraries Online Catalogue: http://nott.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/nelib
Another option is to have a look at Libraries & Information East Midlands website: http://www.liem.org.uk/
Who can I speak to about the resources library?
James Kearney.
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Resources Library
In Search of the Greeks by James Renshaw
This is the textbook that we are currently using and it covers Greek Relgion, The Ancient Olympic Games, Athenian Drama, Athenian Society, Athenian Democracy and Sparta. More information at: http://www.insearchofthegreeks.com/
Currently out on loan to Sam Bowskill
In Search of the Romans by James Renshaw
This is the textbook we hope to be using later in the course.
In Search of the Romans introduces six key areas of the Roman world: history, religion, society, entertainment, Pompeii, and Herculaneum. Each chapter can be read independently, although there are many cross-references and links between each of them. There are also useful Appendices on the city of Rome, Roman politics, currency values, clothing, and the calendar. Review questions throughout the book challenge students to read further and reflect on some of the most important social, political and cultural issues of ancient Rome, as well as comparing them with those of their own society.
Sport and Spectacle in the Ancient World by Donald G. Kyle
This is a readable, up-to-date, illustrated introduction to the history of sport and spectacle in the ancient world from the Ancient Near East through Greek and Hellenistic times and into the Roman Empire.
Sophies World by Jostein Gaarder
When 14-year-old Sophie encounters a mysterious mentor who introduces her to philosophy, mysteries deepen in her own life. Why does she keep getting postcards addressed to another girl? Who is the other girl? And who, for that matter, is Sophie herself? To solve the riddle, she uses her new knowledge of philosophy, but the truth is far stranger than she could have imagined.
Although Sparta's early history is not clear, by the end of the 8th century most of the other cities of Lakedaimon had been reduced to subject status. The Lakedaimonians were the only full time army in ancient Greece and were thus truly an elite force. The institutions of the state and the system of education were organised with a view to creating superbly trained soldiers. Nick Sekunda examines this unique military machine in this book describing the organisational systems of the Spartan army through the Hellenistic period, how they were trained, the battles they fought, and the society that produced them.
The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilisation edited by Simon Hornblower & Antony Spawforth
Unrivaled in scope and scholarship, The Oxford Companion to Classical
Civilization is an indispensable guide to the richly textured history of
ancient Greece and Rome. From military history to architecture, ancient law to
mythology, the sciences to the arts, these meticulously detailed entries breathe
life into the people, places and events that shaped the development of classical
civilization. Filled with both essay length articles and short quick reference
entries, this extraordinarily thorough yet accessibly written book is a treasury
of information on classical civilization. Arranged alphabetically, fully
cross-referenced, and illustrated throughout, The Oxford Companion to
Classical Civilization will certainly become an essential resource for
anyone interested in learning more about the cradle of western
civilization.
The Landmark Herodotus, The Histories edited by Robert B. Strassler
From the editor of the widely praised The Landmark Thucydides, a new Landmark Edition of The Histories by Herodotus.Cicero called Herodotus "the father of history," and his only work, The Histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. With lucid prose, Herodotus's account of the rise of the Persian Empire and its dramatic war with the Greek city sates set a standard for narrative nonfiction that continues to this day. Illustrated, annotated, and filled with maps—with an introduction by Rosalind Thomas, twenty-one appendices written by scholars at the top of their fields, and a new translation by Andrea L. Purvis—The Landmark Herodotus is a stunning edition of the greatest classical work of history ever written.
The Landmark Thucydides edited by Robert B. Strassler
Thucydides called his account of two decades of war between Athens and
Sparta "a possession for all time," and indeed it is the first and still most
famous work in the Western historical tradition. Considered essential reading
for generals, statesmen, and liberally educated citizens for more than 2,000
years, The Peloponnesian War is a mine of military, moral, political, and
philosophical wisdom.
However, this classic book has long presented obstacles to the uninitiated
reader. Robert Strassler's new edition removes these obstacles by providing a
new coherence to the narrative overall, and by effectively reconstructing the
lost cultural context that Thucydides shared with his original audience. Based
on the venerable Richard Crawley translation, updated and revised for modern
readers. The Landmark Thucydides includes a vast array of superbly
designed and presented maps, brief informative appendices by outstanding
classical scholars on subjects of special relevance to the text, explanatory
marginal notes on each page, an index of unprecedented subtlety, and numerous
other useful features.
In any list of the Great Books of Western Civilization, The Peloponnesian War stands near the top. This authoritative new edition will ensure that its greatness is appreciated by future generations.
In any list of the Great Books of Western Civilization, The Peloponnesian War stands near the top. This authoritative new edition will ensure that its greatness is appreciated by future generations.
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Greece by Robert Morkot
Charting topics as diverse as Minoan civilization, the Persian Wars, the Golden Age of Athens, and the conquests of Alexander the Great, the atlas traces the development of this creative and restless people and assesses their impact not only on the ancient world but also on our own attitudes and environment today.
Classical Mythology by Mark P.O Morford, Robert J. Lenardon and Michael Sham
Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, Classical Mythology, Ninth Edition, is the most comprehensive survey of classical mythology available--and the first full-color textbook of its kind. Featuring the authors' clear and extensive translations of original sources, it brings to life the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style. The text contains a wide variety of faithfully translated passages from Greek and Latin sources, including Homer, Hesiod, all the Homeric Hymns, Pindar, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Herodotus, Plato, Lucian, Lucretius, Vergil, Ovid, and Seneca.
Acclaimed authors Mark P.O. Morford and Robert J. Lenardon--joined by new coauthor Michael N. Sham--incorporate a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make the myths come alive for students. Offering historical and cultural background on the myths (including evidence from art and archaeology) they also provide ample interpretative material and examine the enduring survival of classical mythology and its influence in the fields of art, literature, music, dance, and film.
Theogony and Works and Days by Hesiod
This new, fully-annotated translation by a leading expert on Hesiodic poems combines accuracy with readability and includes an introduction and explanatory notes on these two works by one of the oldest known Greek poets. The Theogony contains a systematic genealogy and account of the struggles of the gods, and the Works and Days offers a compendium of moral and practical advice for a life of honest husbandry.
Online Links
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Cal Poly Pomona, part of The California State University
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The legacy of Ancient Greece
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Youtube(Open University Channel)
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Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds
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The Theoi Project
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Greek mythology
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Awesome Stories
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Mount Taygetus & Tales of Sparta
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For information about our resources library, please speak to James Kearney. If you would like to recommend a weblink or book, please speak to James.
Updated by: JAK 09/11/2012
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