Wisdom of the Ancients
Life lessons from our distant past
$26.42
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
7 April 2022
Summary
THE PERFECT READ FOR TROUBLED TIMES
From the bestselling author of The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places comes this inspiring and beautifully written meditation on the wisdom inherited from our ancestors.
For all we have gained in the modern world, simple peace of mind is hard to find. In a time that is increasingly fraught with complexity and conflict, we are told that our wellbeing relies on remaining as present as possible. But what if the k…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529176780 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529176786 |
| Author: | Neil Oliver |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 7 April 2022 |
| Weight: | 215g |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 128mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
Reading Wisdom of the Ancients is like putting on the finest headphones ever made. Here, cutting out the background noise of a society fevered by consumption and sensation…is a book that really makes you think and offers up the excitement of discovering things that when you read them make you fizz like understanding a foreign language you never realised you knew. This book is the equivalent of diving into a cool sea on a baking hot day, you emerge smiley and refreshed. I wish I had written this. * Tim Smit *
Neil Oliver writes beautifully - bringing the past to life and letting us see ourselves in a new light. * Alice Roberts *
A fascinating fact-laden expedition through the ages. Oliver’s erudition shines off every page. * Anna Pasternak *
Neil Oliver
Neil Oliver was born in Renfrew in Scotland. He studied archaeology at the University of Glasgow and worked as an archaeologist before training as a journalist. Since 2002 he has presented various TV series including Coast (in the UK and in the antipodes) A History of Ancient Britain, Vikings and Sacred Wonders of Britain. He is the author of several non-fiction books including the bestsellers The Story of Britain in 100 Places, The Story of the World in 100 Moments and Wisdom of the Ancients, and one novel. He lives in Stirling with his wife, three children and two Irish wolfhounds.
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