{"title":"Thomas R. Martin","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intricate worlds of ancient civilisations with the acclaimed author, Thomas R. Martin. Known for his scholarly yet accessible writing style, Martin offers readers a captivating journey through the realms of history and biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes \u003cem\u003eAncient Greece\u003c\/em\u003e, a detailed exploration of Greek history from the Archaic period to the Classical era. Discover the political, cultural, and social developments that shaped one of history's most influential civilisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAncient Rome\u003c\/em\u003e, Martin delves into the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Through vivid narratives and critical analyses, readers gain insights into Rome's long-lasting impact on the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhocion\u003c\/em\u003e provides a compelling portrait of one of ancient Athens' most controversial and intriguing figures. This biography offers a nuanced perspective on Phocion's life and legacy within Athenian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThomas R. Martin's works are an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts and those keen to understand the past's impact on the present. His books serve as a testament to his expertise in blending thorough research with engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"phocion-by-thomas-r-martin-9780300256635","title":"Phocion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas R. Martin recounts the unmatched political and military career of Phocion of Athens, and his tragic downfall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Elegant and enlightening.\" —Dominic Green, \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhocion\u003c\/em\u003e (402–318 BCE) won Athens's highest public office by direct democratic election an unmatched forty-five times and was officially honoured as a \"Useful Citizen.\" A student at Plato's Academy, Phocion gained influence and power during a time when Athens faced multiple crises stemming from Macedonia's emergence as an international power under Philip II and his son Alexander the Great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Athens's defeat by Macedonia, Phocion unsuccessfully sought mild terms of surrender. Oligarchy was imposed on democratic Athens, and more than twelve thousand \"undesirable\" Athenians were exiled. When the oligarchic regime was overthrown and the exiles returned, dispossessed Athenians took out their volcanic anger on Phocion, who throughout his career had often been a harsh critic of the citizens' political decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis inflammatory rhetoric contributed to the popular conclusion that he lacked a genuine sense of belonging to the community he wished so desperately to preserve. When he was eighty-four, the Athenians convicted him of treason and condemned him to die by hemlock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fresh biography, Thomas R. Martin explores how and why Phocion ultimately failed as a citizen and as a leader. 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Martin integrates political, military, social, and cultural history in a book that will appeal to students and general readers alike. Now in its second edition, this classic work now features new maps and illustrations, a new introduction, and updates throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“A limpidly written, highly accessible, and comprehensive history of Greece and its civilisations from prehistory through the collapse of Alexander the Great’s empire. . . . A highly readable account of ancient Greece, particularly useful as an introductory or review text for the student or the general reader.” \u003ci\u003e— Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“A polished and informative work that will be useful for general readers and students.” — Daniel Tompkins, Temple University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000537268460,"sku":"9780300160055","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23598293482294.jpg?v=1763282199"},{"product_id":"ancient-rome-by-thomas-r-martin-9780300198317","title":"Ancient Rome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully written, highly accessible, and comprehensive history of Rome from its founding in the eighth century BC through to Justinian in the sixth century CE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith commanding skill, Thomas R. 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Striving to reconstruct ancient history from the ground up, he includes frequent references to ancient texts and authors, encouraging readers to return to the primary sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive, concise, and accessible, this masterful account provides a unique window into Rome and its changing fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000537694444,"sku":"9780300198317","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23980913482294.jpg?v=1763282311"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/thomas-r-martin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}