The Tyrant-slayers of Ancient Athens
Author | : Vincent Azoulay |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780190663568 |
ISBN-10 | : 0190663561 |
Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Tyrant-slayers of Ancient Athens by : Vincent Azoulay
Download or read book The Tyrant-slayers of Ancient Athens written by Vincent Azoulay and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This investigation relies on a rash bet: to write the biography of two of the most famous statues in Antiquity, the Tyrannicides. By recreating the eventful life of these statues, from their birth to their disappearance, Vincent Azoulay reveals that they were much more than a simple reflection: an acting symbol that models and makes history.