{"title":"Emma Bridges","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Emma Bridges, a distinguished author in the realm of history and military studies. Emma Bridges is renowned for her deep dive into ancient history, bringing to life the fascinating narratives of bygone eras with unparalleled clarity and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in her collection is \u003cem\u003eImagining Xerxes\u003c\/em\u003e, where she explores the legend and legacy of King Xerxes, offering a fresh perspective on this iconic historical figure. Her ability to weave meticulous research with engaging storytelling makes her books a treasure trove for history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmma Bridges is celebrated not only for her scholarly precision but also for her accessible writing style. Whether you are a seasoned history buff or a curious reader eager to explore the past, her work promises to enlighten and inspire. Dive into Emma Bridges' collection to embark on a journey through time that is both educational and enthralling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imagining-xerxes-by-emma-bridges-9781474260725","title":"Imagining Xerxes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailed by Tom Holland as a 'fascinating and compendious survey of ancient attitudes to Xerxes' and now available in paperback, \u003ci\u003eImagining Xerxes\u003c\/i\u003e is a transhistorical analysis that explores the richness and variety of Xerxes’ afterlives within the ancient literary tradition and the reinvention of his image in a remarkable array of cultural and historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Persian king, who invaded Greece in 480 BC, quickly earned a notoriety that endured throughout antiquity and beyond. The Greeks’ historical encounter with Xerxes – which resulted, against overwhelming odds, in the defeat of the Persian army – has inspired a series of literary responses to the king. He is variously portrayed as the archetypal destructive and enslaving aggressor, as the epitome of arrogance and impiety, or as a figure synonymous with the exoticism and luxury of the Persian court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmma Bridges examines the earliest representations of the king in Aeschylus’ tragic play \u003ci\u003ePersians\u003c\/i\u003e and Herodotus’ historiographical account of the Persian Wars, before tracing the ways in which the image of Xerxes was revisited and adapted in later Greek and Latin texts. The author also looks beyond the Hellenocentric viewpoint to consider the construction of Xerxes’ image in the Persian epigraphic record and the alternative perspectives on the king found in the Jewish written tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849300070636,"sku":"9781474260725","price":76.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24744773482712.jpg?v=1759037406"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/emma-bridges.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}