ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AGORA
From Greek, from agorein to gather.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AGORA»
Discover the use of
agora in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
agora and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Athenian
Agora: A Short Guide
In a newly revised version of this popular site guide, the current director of excavations in the Athenian Agora gives a brief account of the history of the site and its principal monuments.
2
The Middle Ages in the Athenian
Agora
The story of the Agora did not end in A.D. 267, when the Herulians invaded the city.
Alison Frantz, American School of Classical Studies at Athens,
1961
3
Women in the Athenian
Agora
The book is structured according to the social roles women played-as owners of property, companions (in and outside of marriage), participants in ritual, craftspeople, producers, and consumers.
Susan I. Rotroff, Robert Lamberton,
2006
4
Ancient Portraits from the Athenian
Agora
Originally published by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, here is a selection of ancient portraits from the Athenian Agora: statues, coins, busts, and carvings, with maps and other illustrations.
5
Miniature Sculpture from the Athenian
Agora
Small sculptured figures of humans and animals have been found all over the Agora, ranging in date from the earliest occupation of Athens to the end of the Late Roman period.
Dorothy B. Thompson,
1959
6
The Athenian
Agora: Excavations in the Heart of Classical Athens
Drawing on the wealth of excavated evidence, richly supplemented by literary and inscriptional references, Professor Camp tells the story of the Agora from Neolithic to medieval times". -Back cover.
7
Marbleworkers in the Athenian
Agora
This full-color guide sheds new light on the marble industry in and around the Agora, including rich evidence for the sculptors' workshops, their tools and techniques. It discusses the works of both famous and anonymous artists.
8
An Ancient Shopping Center: The Athenian
Agora
As well as being a political center, the Agora was the focus of a noisy and varied commercial life.
Dorothy Burr Thompson,
1993
9
Agora, Academy, and the Conduct of Philosophy
Agora, Academy, and the Conduct of Philosophy offers extremely careful and detailed criticisms of some of the most important assumptions scholars have brought to bear in beginning the process of (Platonic) interpretation.
10
The Athenian Citizen: Democracy in the Athenian
Agora
As a concise introduction to these physical traces, this book has been a bestseller since it was first published almost 20 years ago.
Mabel L. Lang, John McK. Camp,
2004
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AGORA»
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agora is used in the context of the following news items.
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People could buy drugs, weapons and other illegal stuff from deep web marketplaces like Silk Road and Agora. In order to ensure that the ... «newsBTC, Jul 15»
Bailout referendum lays bare deep schisms among beleaguered …
Many were older people who had worked for years around the Varvakeios Agora, Athens' century-old meat and fish market, where the taverna ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
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Mariah Steffey of Boyertown graduated from the Agora Cyber Charter School. She is a three-year member of the school's National Honor ... «The Mercury, Jul 15»
Agora: From Democracy to the Market
In ancient Greek city-states, an Agora was a place where ordinary people would assemble to exchange ideas. In this film ... «Yahoo! Maktoob News, Jul 15»
Greece debt crisis: Alexis Tsipras calls on a divided and fearful …
... the signing of a non-sustainable, appalling deal promoted by the institutions,” Mr Varoufakis said in an interview with local Agora newspaper. «The Independent, Jul 15»
Al Jazeera English to premiere Agora: From Democracy To The Market
Ahead of the Greece referendum, Al Jazeera English are set to premiere part one of the award-winning documentary - Agora: From Democracy ... «Media Update, Jul 15»
Wyrd Words: Grief and Renewal
Keeping the Thor in Thursdays, here on Agora! AAAAAAND WE'RE BACK! Good gods what a month! It has just been a non stop rush from one ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
WOLVERTON AGORA: Residents express concerns on bus …
Almost a dozen residents attended an Agora Redevelopment meeting last night with issues such as bus stops and quality of shops being ... «MK News, Jul 15»
WOLVERTON AGORA: Council officers recommend shopping …
Council officers have endorsed a planning application proposing to demolish the Wolverton Agora - and build a mixed use development in its ... «MK News, Jun 15»
Kogan Agora 4G Pro review: the final word on Kogan's best …
The Agora 4G Pro tops Kogan's existing range of smartphones with a larger screen, higher resolution cameras and a more powerful processor. «PC World, Jun 15»