Product Description: According to Christian Meier, one of Germany's leading classicists, a Greek tragedy cannot be considered simply a work of art or a reflection of ancient modes of thought. He argues that it is essential to understand tragedy's interaction with the practiceof Greek democracy...read more

Product Description: As politician and diplomat, writer and lover, but above all as a military genius, Julius Caesar is one of the perennially fascinating figures in history—Boswell called him ”the greatest man of any age.” Christian Meier’s authoritative and accessible biography is the definitive modern account of Caesar’s life and career, setting Caesar’s life story against the rich political and social background of the Late Roman Republic...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

A vibrant study of Athens documents the origins of democracy and Greek culture, profiles such figures as Socrates and Plato, and examines the major historical events that have shaped Athens and influenced philosophy, art, literature, and other areas of study. 15,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

Product Description: What does history mean today? What is its relevance to the modern world? In contemplating fundamental questions about history and the Western legacy, the noted classical historian Christian Meier offers a new interpretation on how we view the world...read more