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Praise of Folly
2024 || Paperback || Desiderius Erasmus || Penguin UK
Erasmus ranges from light-hearted jibes to vehement denunciation of the theologians and churchmen, monastic life and the condition of the Church, and then seriously expounds the virtues of the Christian way of life. This work is one of the best satirical classics of the Renaissance.
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The Social Contract
2024 || Paperback || Jean-Jacques Rousseau || Penguin UK
Rousseau's explosive cry for human liberty helped to spark the French Revolution and has haunted our discussions of how we should rule one another ever since - seen as both a blue-print for political terror and as a fundamental statement of democracy.
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Classical World, The - An Epic History of Greece and Rome
An Epic History of Greece and Rome
2024 || Paperback || Robin Lane Fox || Penguin UK
The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome dominated the world for centuries and continue to intrigue and enlighten us with their inventions, whether philosophy, politics, theatre, athletics, celebrity, science or the pleasures of horse racing. This book offers an introduction to Ancient civilization.