How to Face the End of the World
An Ancient Guide for Apocalyptic Times
$37.06
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
5 January 2027
Summary
A grimly entertaining anthology of ancient Greek and Roman writings about how to fearlessly prepare for the end of the world and other disasters
A remarkable percentage of people believe we are living in the end times, according to pollsters. Between the climate crisis, nuclear weapons, AI, and other existential threats, it’s easy to see why. How should we think about the apocalypse? How can we mentally prepare for doomsday and other disasters? This anthology presents…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780691262673 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0691262675 |
| Author: | Christopher Star, Lucretius, Seneca |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 5 January 2027 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 171mm x 114mm |
| Series: | Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers |
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About The Author
Christopher Star
Christopher Star is professor of classics and director of the Axinn Center for the Humanities at Middlebury College. His books include Apocalypse and Golden Age: The End of the World in Greek and Roman Thought.
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