Anton Powell: 4 books
Athens and Sparta
Constructing Greek Political and Social History from 478 BC
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2016
Athens and Sparta is an essential textbook for the study of Greek history. Providing a comprehensive account of the two key Greek powers in the years after 478 BC, it charts the rise of Athens from city-state to empire after the devastation of the Persian Wars, and the increasing tensions with their...
Turn Left At The Pub
Twenty Walking Tours Through The British Countryside
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2016
Turn Left at the Pub was first published in 1969 as a follow-up to the highly successful Turn Right at the Fountain by the same author, George Oakes. This fully updated edition features a wealth of brand new material by Anton Powell, author of Londonwalks, and takes the reader on leisurely yet educational...
Londonwalks
Four Intimate Walking Tours of London's Most Historic and Enchanting Areas
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2014
London, a huge,sprawling metropolis, does not reveal itself to the casual visitor. To discover its diffuse wonders you must investigate its streets and squares on foot. Shunning major sights and typical tourist attractions, Londonwalks guides you through four of the most historic areas of the city's...
Classical Sparta (Routledge Revivals)
Techniques Behind Her Success
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2014
This collection, first published in 1989, investigates aspects of the Spartan politywhich have often been overlooked or underestimated. Viewed at least until the Renaissance as the epitome of classical virtues, Sparta has in the last two centuries suffered a rapid decline in reputation among liberal-minded...