The World's Game : Reflections on Western Culture by Frederic Raphael

The World's Game : Reflections on Western Culture by Frederic RaphaelIn the twelfth century, Pope Clement III declared: The Pope is resolved to be the lord and master of the worlds game. Yet history has proven to be much more complex. In this epic narrative, Frederic Raphael explores the most significant moments, ideas and figures that have shaped the worlds stage. He takes us on a journey through history: from the reigns of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great, to Plato and Socrates and the origins of philosophy, the

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