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  • The Enchiridion
    Epictetus / William Abbott Oldfather
    FREEDOM BEGINS WITH KNOWING WHAT IS YOURS.Nearly two thousand years ago, the teachings of Epictetus were distilled into one of philosophy’s most enduring handbooks for living: The Enchiridion.Its opening distinction is deceptively simple: some things are within our power, and others are not. From that foundation comes a radical philosophy of freedom-one concerned not with contr...
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    13,28 €

  • The Defeat of Varus and the German Frontier Policy of Augustus (Cram Edition)
    H. V. (Howard Vernon) Canter / W. A. (William Abbott) Oldfather
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Defeat of Varus and the German Frontier Policy of Augustus pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'The Defeat of Varus and the German Frontier Policy of Augustus' delves into a pivotal moment in Roman history: the devastating defeat of Roman legions under Varu...
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    21,01 €

  • Epictetus’ The Encheiridion
    Epictetus / William Abbott Oldfather
    A concise manual of Stoic wisdom, The Encheiridion presents a collection of short, practical maxims drawn from the teachings of Epictetus. Focusing on the essential distinction between what lies within our power and what does not, known as the dichotomy of control, Epictetus teaches that virtue is the only true good. He argues that life’s difficulties are not obstacles but oppo...
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    20,95 €

  • Epictetus’ Discourses
    Epictetus / William Abbott Oldfather
    A foundational work of Stoic philosophy, this collection presents the teachings of Epictetus as recorded by his student, Arrian.Rather than abstract theory, these texts offer direct, often challenging instruction on how to live a rational, ethical, and resilient life, aiming to shape character rather than inform intellect.Epictetus (c. 50-135 AD) was a former slave who became o...
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    29,69 €

  • The Defeat of Varus and the German Frontier Policy of Augustus
    H. V. (Howard Vernon) Canter / W. A. (William Abbott) Oldfather
    'The Defeat of Varus and the German Frontier Policy of Augustus' delves into a pivotal moment in Roman history: the devastating defeat of Roman legions under Varus by Germanic tribes. This meticulously researched work, authored by William Abbott Oldfather and Howard Vernon Canter, explores the profound impact of this military disaster on the Roman Empire’s expansionist ambition...
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    20,21 €

  • Epictetus
    Epictetus Epictetus / William Abbott Oldfather
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the wor...
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    34,54 €