Shaping the Geography of Empire: Man and Nature in Herodotus' Histories by Kathe

Description: Shaping the Geography of Empire by Katherine Clarke Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Focusing on the depiction of the natural world in Herodotus Histories, this volume explores the fluid and complex network of spatial relationships that emerges from his narrative, examining its significance for the analysis of focalization in the work and for understanding the role of geography in the shaping of successive empires. Publisher Description This volume explores the spatial framework of Herodotus Histories, the Greek historians account of Persian imperialism in the sixth and fifth century BC and its culmination in a series of grand expeditions against Greece itself. Focusing on his presentation of the natural world through careful geographical descriptions, ranging from continents and river and mountain networks on a vast scale down to the local settings for individual episodes, it alsoexamines how these landscapes are charged with greater depth and resonance through Herodotus use of mythological associations and spatial parallels. Mans interaction with, and alteration of, the physical world ofthe Histories adds another critical dimension to the meaning given to space in Herodotus work, as his subjects own agency serves to transform their geography from a neutral backdrop into a resonant landscape with its own role to play in the narrative, in turn reinforcing the placing of the protagonists along a spectrum of positive or negative characterizations. The Persian imperial bid may thus be seen as a war on nature, no less than on their intended subjects: however, as Herodotusreflects, Greece itself is waiting in the wings with the potential to be no less abusive an imperial power. Although the multi-vocal nature of the narrative complicates whether we canidentify a Herodotean world at all, still less one in which moral judgements are consistently cast, the fluid and complex web of spatial relationships revealed in discussion nevertheless allows focalization to be brought productively into play, demonstrating how the world of the Histories may be viewed from multiple perspectives. What emerges from the multiple worlds and world-views that Herodotus creates in his narrative is the mutability of fortune that allows successive imperialpowers to dominate: as the exercise of political power is manifested both metaphorically and literally through control over the natural world, the map of imperial geography is constantly in flux. Author Biography Katherine Clarke undertook her BA in Classics (Literae Humaniores) at St Johns College, Oxford, before going on to obtain her D.Phil. in Ancient History also at Oxford in 1996, where she held a Graduate Scholarship followed by a Junior Research Fellowship, both at Christ Church. In 1998 she was appointed to the Tutorial Fellowship in Ancient History at St Hildas College, where she has remained ever since. She was the recipient of a Philip Leverhulme Prize for theperiod 2001-3 and has held various positions of responsibility in both her College and the universitys Faculty of Classics including Vice Principal in College, 2013-16, and Chair of the Sub-Faculty,2015-17. Details ISBN 0198820437 ISBN-13 9780198820437 Title Shaping the Geography of Empire Author Katherine Clarke Format Hardcover Year 2018 Pages 368 Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:142281739; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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