
Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea
Why the Greeks Matter
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Narrated by:
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John Lee
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By:
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Thomas Cahill
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Critic reviews
"He writes in an easy, relaxed vernacular. And he enjoys himself.' (The New York Times)
"In this elegant introduction to Greek life and thought, Cahill provides the same majestic historical survey he has already offered for the Irish, the Jews and the Christians...Cahill gracefully opens up a world that has provided so much of Western culture's characteristic way of thinking." (Publishers Weekly)
"Extraordinarily knowledgeable, informal in tone, amusing, wide-ranging, smartly paced....A rich, lively presentation." (New York Times Book Review)
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But for the serious student of any of the liberal arts( philosophy, politics, history, literature, sociology, fine arts, ect.) this is a must read. Another of his series of histories, Cahill has an encyclopedic grasp of the evolution of modern western society. Lively and at times risque, he gives a persuasive arguement for the study of the classics.
It's a good read.
If Homer and Olive Oil make you think of cartoons
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Really enjoyed this Audiobook; a good model
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Some parts of the book are easier listening than others but I found the listening to for the most part interesting and engaging. It seems to me to be a montage of views into the distant past, views that have enriched my understanding of the ancient world.
crossing the void of time
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Greek history without tears
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If you could sum up Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea in three words, what would they be?
wine. sex. art.Any additional comments?
The book also answered those questions that keep us all up at night, like "what's up with all the naked statues?" lol. This was the first book I'd read by Thomas Cahill. I appreciated the manner in which he presented the history of he Greece and the impact of Ancient Greek culture in modern times.From theater to politics, Ancient Greece establish
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I liked it!
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Connections from culture to culture
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Great read
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Sailing thewinedark sea
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