We are all classicists--we come into touch with the classics on a daily basis: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. What are the true roots of these influences, however, and how do our interpretations of these aspects of the classics differ from their original reality? This introduction to the classics begins with a visit to the British Museum to view the frieze which once decorated the Apollo Temple a Bassae. Through these sculptures John Henderson and Mary Beard prompt us to consider the significance of the study of Classics as a means of...
We are all classicists--we come into touch with the classics on a daily basis: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, an...
In this fascinating and richly illustrated book, John Henderson takes us into the Renaissance hospitals of Florence, describing vividly the enormous barn-like wards and exploring the lives of those who received and administered treatment. Drawing on an exceptional range of visual and documentary evidence, Henderson overturns the popular view of the pre-industrial hospital as a hellish destination for the dying poor. On the contrary, hospitals of the era developed specialised, Renaissance medicine; became important centres of artistic patronage; and served a patient population of up to 6,500 a...
In this fascinating and richly illustrated book, John Henderson takes us into the Renaissance hospitals of Florence, describing vividly the enormous b...
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Teach Yourself - the world's leading learning brand - is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve ...
Although the name of William Harris will be familiar to many as a composer of church music, less is known about his life prior to his moving to Windsor in 1933 where, for no less than 28 years, he presided over the music in St George's Chapel. During his time there he was intimately involved in a considerable number of high-profile occasions, especially Order of the Garter ceremonies and two Coronation services and a number of State funerals.
Although the name of William Harris will be familiar to many as a composer of church music, less is known about his life prior to his moving to Windso...
