This volume features the ancient tales of three compelling cultures: the mythology of Classical Greece and Rome; the fairytale myths of the Celtic world; and, from Northern Europe, tales of Germanic gods, Nordic warriors, and fearsome giants. Arthur Cotterell, an internationally renowned expert on mythology across cultures, describes central mythical figures with wit and authority, retelling ancient legends as spellbinding, intriguing accounts of past ages.The ancient tales in this volume are brought to life through a wealth of imagery that spans fifteen centuries of fine art; illustrations also include specially-commissioned photographs and drawings that focus on important and recurring mythological themes, including Oracles and Prophecies, Magic and Enchantment, Voyagers, Heroes, Giants, and Sorcery and Spells.
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Arthur Cotterell è un autore rispettato che ha dedicato molti anni a combinare la gestione educativa di alto livello con la ricerca storica. Il suo lavoro si concentra sull'impero cinese, dalla cui storia crede si possa imparare tanto sulla leadership quanto da qualsiasi istituzione moderna. Attraverso i suoi scritti, Cotterell offre ai lettori una profonda visione di argomenti complessi, collegandoli con lezioni senza tempo sulla governance e sul potere.
