The Amazons : lives and legends of warrior women across the ancient world
(Book)
Author
Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2014].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780691147208 (hardcover : alk. paper), 0691147205 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Physical Desc
xiv, 519 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Status
Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction
305.409 MAY
1 available
305.409 MAY
1 available
Description
Loading Description...
More Details
Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2014].
Language
English
ISBN
9780691147208 (hardcover : alk. paper), 0691147205 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [485]-502) and index.
Description
Amazons--fierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known world--were the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks. Heracles and Achilles displayed their valor in duels with Amazon queens, and the Athenians reveled in their victory over a powerful Amazon army. In historical times, Cyrus of Persia, Alexander the Great, and the Roman general Pompey tangled with Amazons. But just who were these bold barbarian archers on horseback who gloried in fighting, hunting, and sexual freedom? Were Amazons real? In this deeply researched, wide-ranging, and lavishly illustrated book, National Book Award finalist Adrienne Mayor presents the Amazons as they have never been seen before. This is the first comprehensive account of warrior women in myth and history across the ancient world, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Great Wall of China.
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction | 305.409 MAY | Available |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bernards Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 398.352 MAY | Available |
| Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 398.35 MAY | Available |
| Pequannock Library - Adult Nonfiction | 398.352 MAY | Available |
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mayor, A. (2014). The Amazons: lives and legends of warrior women across the ancient world . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mayor, Adrienne, 1946-. 2014. The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women Across the Ancient World. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mayor, Adrienne, 1946-. The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women Across the Ancient World Princeton University Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mayor, Adrienne. The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women Across the Ancient World Princeton University Press, 2014.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.