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Seven Against Thebes: Myth and History (Aleksander's Antiquities) Paperback – October 5, 2022

by Aleksander Krawczuk (Author), Tom Pinch (Translator)

4.8 32 ratings

Part of: Aleksander's Antiquities (7 books)

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Before the Trojan War, there was the Theban War.

To the heroes beneath the walls of Troy, the heroes of the Theban War were peerless and unattainable role models.

Diomedes, son of Tydeus, so prayed to his goddess Athena:

Hear me, o daughter of Zeus! Stand by me, as you had once stood by my father, divine Tydeus, when he went to Thebes!

And King Agamemnon jeered him:

Woe to thee, son of brave Tydeus, the horse-tamer! Why do you tremble with fear? Why do you glance around, looking for a route of escape? Your father Tydeus was not wont to retreat in fear when he led bronze-clad Argives against the walls of Thebes!

What was the Theban War? Who fought it? What remains of the Homeric epics which described it? What can archeology tell us?

Aleksander Krawczuk's books on Greece and Rome have shaped three generations of antique lovers in Europe.

They have been huge best-sellers because of their unassuming style: reading him feels like taking part in a pleasant chat after a nice dinner by the fireside, with a glass of sherry in hand.

His topics are important and may at first seem forbidding, but the good professor finds a way to talk about them in an unassuming way without dumbing them down in the process.

Pick up this book today and escape into... intelligent pleasure.

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"Seven Against Thebes is a revelation," Melanie Snipes, Goodreads

"A treasure trove," John Wallace, Goodreads

"What a pleasure to read a serious book like an afternoon stroll: no jargon, no overlong sentences, no attacks, no arguments," Christopher Mauer, Goodreads

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mondrala Press (October 5, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9998795206
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9998795204
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.59 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,695,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,641 in Ancient & Classical Literary Criticism (Books)
- #4,086 in Folklore & Mythology Studies

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Aleksander Krawczuk
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I am 102 years old! Here is your conclusive proof that the study of antiquity prolongs your life! I am a professor at the Jagellonian University in Krakow and an author of over 30 books on the subjects of ancient Greece and Rome.
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Polish literature is rich and very internationally-minded but little known in the West due to Cold War Era politics. It is my mission to bring to my English and American friends the best books they have never heard of: beautifully written commercial and critical successes, often international, but never until now seen in English.
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Jetpack

A very enjoyable read

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023

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Thanks for this translation. appreicated his thoughts on the story, and the really useful context.

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Hans Christian Nielsen

Myths and politics intertwined by great storytelling

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Ancient Greece has always been out of my league (I’m a Roman history buff), feeling lost among to many myths and deities interfering with the mortal world, and I started reading this book as this was number one in the series of Aleksander Krawczuk translated to English, but looking forward to the later ones in the series concerning the Roman Empire.

But this book was amazing! I was sucked right into the plot as the author throws you right into the story, making it feel like it’s happening here and now and not a long time ago. And then he deftly weaves myths and politics into the story, showing us how ancient authors are influenced by the politics of their day, slowing unfolding the main story he started out with. And suddenly I found myself interested in the old myths of Ancient Greece, thanks to great storytelling and putting the past into context.

Looking forward to read the rest of his books.

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Simplify Your Life

An engaging mix of historical fiction and nonfiction about an Ancient Greek play

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023

I've had a lifelong interest in Ancient Greek history, literature, and mythology. I appreciate how the author linked the three. Many of these stories were familiar to me, but some were completely new or long forgotten.

The book doesn't have any introduction. The structure of the book is alternating between historical fiction and nonfiction. It struck me as an odd format. I think I would have preferred just one or the other.

The historical fiction centers around the Greek play "Seven against Thebes". Maybe if I was familiar with the plot of the play, the book would have been easier in the beginning. The play is set in the early Heroic Age previous to the Trojan War.

There is some discussion of excavations starting in the 19th century. The author expresses his opinion on how much of these myths may be based on some truth.

There are a lot of characters, both real and mythological, to keep track of. I was glad I read this on my kindle so it was easy to search earlier chapters.

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Precociousp

Disliked Classical Cultures but this made it enjoyable

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024

In college, I found myself disliking the Classical Cultures discipline. However, my perspective shifted upon reading "Seven Against Thebes," penned by Aleksander Krawczuk and translated by Tom Pinch. As the inaugural book in Krawczuk's Antiquities series, which culminates in the seventh installment centered on Herod, King of the Jews, this work sets an impressive precedent.

Krawczuk adeptly merges myth and reality within the play, creating an experience that feels remarkably authentic. This authenticity owes much to Pinch's skillful translation of Greek and Roman mythology into a captivating narrative. The blend of history and storytelling, coupled with the presentation of myth, is executed masterfully. Reading "Seven Against Thebes," one feels akin to a time-traveler, bearing witness to the unfolding of mythical and historical personalities and narratives.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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A Allord

Well researched and exceptionally presented.

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024

Very well written with details on both fiction and non-fiction. Pointed out is the play Seven Against Thebes and two different accounts where the instance of Seven Against Thebes occurred. Presentation of this is done well giving historical account where each one may not be fiction many think is fiction.

Seven Against Thebes is actually book one of a currently 5 book series up to Herod the King of Jews.

The work delves into mythology, the time of the Greek empire; struggles, trials, giving deeper understanding how they thought; what was important to them and how they prioritized things in life. The story aids us in understanding time and history as we move forward in time to our current society, government and lives today.

For me history is fascinating. I always say, to best understand where you are; you first have to understand where you were. This is only accomplished through understanding the history and its story. Events are only a moment of time, in a small place of a world where everything is happening.

I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting more out of history than dates and single events. To understand changes throughout time that brought you the very world you live in from the places these people have been. Right now I personally look forward to The Last Olympiad, book two.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Alexios P

One of the best antiquity books

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023

An epic gem..

A wonderful journey from classical era Thebes to the Heroic Age of Mycenean heroes and legends. A great combination of history/story-telling and myth-presentation. You feel like a time-traveler watching, hearing, feeling the mythical and historic personalities and stories unfold.

A beautiful read.

Thanks BookSirens for the ARC

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Melanie S.

At last. a bigger picture

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022

I've always loved history. NOT the classes in school - the boring recitations of dates and names and battles.etc. It's the STORY in "history" that compels me, fascinates me, illuminates my understanding and connects me to the wider world, past, present and future. Seven Against Thebes is a revelation; a frame and a perspective on all the old Greek myths I read as a child, the Cliff's Notes on the dramas of Sophocles, Euripides, et al. I never knew how long a period "Greek" history encompassed - 16 centuries! I never understood that there was no monolithic Greek world - there was a Mycenaean period, a Doric invasion, contact and trade with Crete, Phoenicia, Egypt. Greek cities existed in all of the Mediterranean world:mGreece, in Italy, in the Middle East, Asia Minor, and North Africa. Reading Seven Against Thebes took my myopic knowledge of Ancient Greece and threw it into a kaleidoscope, funneled it into a time warp, and dazzled me with the hints and clues of what once was. I am left with the beautiful fragments that remain in the 21st century AD, and a deep longing to discover more. This is my honest and voluntary ARC review.

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Amazon Lover

Mythical

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022

This is a good read for people that are into Greek mythology. I think they will enjoy it immensely.

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