The Embroidered Armour
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Embroidered Armour
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Roberto Peregalli
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Translated by Shaun Whiteside
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:176 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Western philosophy - Ancient to c 500 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781906548339
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| Classifications | Dewey:180 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Pushkin Press
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| Imprint |
Pushkin Press
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| Publication Date |
25 April 2013 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The Embroidered Armour examines the Greek Mysteries, mythology and legends that heralded a revolution in thinking between the time of Homer and Plato, which gave birth to the Western cultural tradition.
Author Biography
Born in Milan in 1961, Roberto Peregalli studied Philosophy and now runs his own architectural firm. He also designs sets for opera and has contributed articles on cinema to Conde Nast publications. The Embroidered Armour is his first book.
ReviewsA small book that describes a Grand Tour through the origins of philosophy -- Stefano Bucci * Corriere della Sera *
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