A Brief History of Atlantis by Dr Stephen P. Kershaw - ISBN: 9781472136992
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Lost island paradise: origin, glory, and catastrophic end revealed.

A Brief History of Atlantis

Plato's Ideal State

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    432 pages

  • Release Date

    14 November 2017

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Summary

The Atlantis story remains one of the most haunting and enigmatic tales from antiquity, and one that still resonates very deeply with the modern imagination. But where did Atlantis come from, what was it like, and where did it go to?

Atlantis was first introduced by the Greek philosopher Plato in two dialogues the Timaios and Kritias, written in the fourth century BC. As he philosophises about the origins of life, the Universe and humanity, the great thinker puts for…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781472136992
ISBN-10:1472136993
Author:Dr Stephen P. Kershaw
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Robinson
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:432
Release Date:14 November 2017
Weight:340g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 30mm
Series:Brief Histories
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About The Author

Dr Stephen P. Kershaw

Dr Stephen P. Kershaw has been a Classics tutor for some thirty years, teaching at all levels from beginner to PhD. He currently operates out of the Oxford University Department for Continuing Education, authoring and teaching undergraduate courses, and tutoring on the Masters in Literature and Art. He has also created Oxford University’s online courses on Greek Mythology, The Fall of Rome and The Minoans and Mycenaeans. He lectures at the Victoria and Albert Museum and, as Professor of History of Art, runs the European Studies Classical Tour for Rhodes College and the University of the South. In addition to titles published by Robinson, A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths, A Brief History of the Roman Empire and A Brief History of Atlantis, he has edited The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology. He was an expert contributor to the History Channel’s Barbarians Rising series; former students include the Princess of Jordan; he translated the Greek inscription on Matthew Pinsent’s fourth Olympic gold medal for him after his victory in Athens; and he is a guest speaker for the Royal Academy (through Cox & Kings). He lives in the Oxfordshire village of Deddington with his wife, the artist Lal Jones.

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