J. B. Bury, Stanley Arthur Cook

The Cambridge Ancient History (Volume Iii)

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Produktbeschreibung

Step into the heart of the ancient world with The Cambridge Ancient History (Volume III) by J. B. Bury - where the rise and fall of classical civilisations echo through every page. This landmark academic history text offers a sweeping, meticulously researched analysis of the Greco-Roman era, illuminating the political intrigue, cultural evolution, and enduring legacies that shaped the ancient world. Every chapter invites readers to engage deeply with the complexities of ancient world politics and societal transformation, making it an indispensable history students resource and a touchstone for academic research material. Bury's celebrated work stands as a pillar of ancient world scholarship, renowned for its clarity, depth, and balanced perspective. As part of the esteemed Cambridge history series, this volume distils the wisdom of leading historians into an accessible yet authoritative narrative, appealing both to those seeking a comprehensive classical civilisations study and to collectors of J. B. Bury works. Its pages offer not only a rigorous historical analysis book but also a window into the foundational moments of Western civilisation. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for scholars, enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the grandeur of ancient history volumes, this edition is more than a reference: it is a cultural treasure restored for a new generation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 218
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. September 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 562g
• ISBN-13: 9789390400799
• ISBN-10: 9390400791
• Artikelnr.: 60154812

Autorenporträt

John Bagnell Bury, FBA, was an Anglo-Irish historian, classical scholar, medieval Roman historian, and philologist. He clearly rejected the title "Byzantinist" in the preface to the 1889 edition of his Later Roman Empire. He was Erasmus Smith's Professor of Modern History at Trinity College Dublin from 1893 to 1902, then Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge and a Professorial Fellow of King's College, Cambridge from 1902 until his death. Bury was born in Clontibret, County Monaghan, in 1861 as the son of Edward John Bury and Anna Rogers. His father was the Rector of the Anglican Church of Ireland. He was first educated by his parents before attending Foyle College in Derry. He was 24 years old when he was elected a fellow of Trinity College Dublin in 1885. That same year, he married his second cousin Jane Bury, who helped him with his work, particularly her chapter on Byzantine art in the History of the Later Roman Empire (1889); they had one son. In 1893, he was appointed to Trinity College's Erasmus Smith's Chair of Modern History, where he served for nine years. In 1898, he was named Regius Professor of Greek at Trinity, a position he maintained alongside his history professorship.[4] In late 1902, he became Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge.