Ancient Philosophy Mystery, and Magic: Empedocles and Pythagorean
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Summary
This edition of Ancient Philosophy Mystery, and Magic: Empedocles and Pythagorean by Peter Kingsley is a history book that adds background to its subject. This edition is listed as 1997 • Oxford Univ Pr • 432 pages.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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- You want history told in a readable way.
- You are looking for background that helps the events make sense.
- If you appreciate intimate first-person, the author plays with form to mirror the book’s themes, breaking up expectations in rewarding ways.
- You are looking for to know every detail before opening the book.
- You want a very different pace.
- If you do not enjoy long family sagas, the narrator’s credibility is intentionally shaky throughout the book.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780198150817
Worth buying if: You want history told in a readable way.
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780198150817
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