T. R. Glover

The Cambridge bookseller Gustave David (1860–1936) was a key feature of the Cambridge landscape from the late nineteenth century until his death. This small volume, first published in 1937, collects together several obituaries written by David's friends in academia, including Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of one of Cambridge's enduring personalities.

Originally published in 1932, this book contains a collection of papers by the Classicist T. R. Glover on a number of subjects pertaining to ancient Greek life. Glover examines topics such as ancient travel, manners and the incorporation of foreign gods into the Greek pantheon. This wide-ranging book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Classical world.

Originally published in 1935, this book presents an introductory guide to the ancient Mediterranean and its history. Glover covers the history of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, as well as the art of both civilizations and a brief view into the everyday life of the people living under the Roman Empire's dominion. Maps, illustrations and photographs of relevant artefacts and locations are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the ancient world or the history of classical education.

First published in 1937, this book presents a historical study of Kingston, Ontario. The text discusses the origins of Kingston, its role in military conflicts, its position as a trading centre and the foundation of Queen's University, among other topics. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of Canada and North American history in general.

Terrot Reaveley Glover (1869–1943) was a renowned Cambridge classicist and historian. Originally published in 1942, this book presents a series of essays by Glover on various subjects largely related to classical life and literature. The text will be of value to anyone with an interest in the classical world and the writings of Glover.

Originally published in 1931, The World of the New Testament by T. R. Glover was included in the Cambridge Miscellany series in 1933. It is the 'Miscellany' edition which is re-issued here. The purpose of the volume was to offer the student of the New Testament a description of the society in which the Early Church found itself, of the political conditions which had made the Roman Empire, and of the everyday life of the people.

First published as part of the Cambridge Miscellany series in 1932, this book presents the content of the Lewis Fry Memorial Lectures delivered at the University of Bristol by T. R. Glover during the same year. The volume contains a comprehensive discussion of the works of Horace and his influence upon succeeding generations.

Originally published in 1929, this volume provides a study of the factors which led to the rise of Christianity in the ancient world. Central to this study is the relationship between Christianity and the dominant trends of belief and thought amongst which it arose, particularly Hellenism. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in theology and the history of Christianity.

Terrot Reaveley Glover (1869–1943) was a classical scholar and historian. Originally published in 1946, this book was prepared by Glover during the last months of his life. It contains nine essays on a variety of topics, together with a memoir of the author written by S. C. Roberts. This is a fascinating and highly readable volume that will be of value to anyone with an interest in classics.

This antiquarian volume contains T. R. Glover's 1917 work, "The Jesus of History". The contents of this volume were gown out of lectures on the subject of the historical Jesus - given at lectures in numerous cities of India during the winter of 1915-16. A fascinating exploration of the historical evidence of Jesus Christ, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in Christian history, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "The Study of the Gospels", "Childhood and Youth", "The Man and His Mind", "The Teacher and His Disciples", "The Teaching of Jesus Upon God", "Jesus And Man", "Jesus' Teaching Upon Sin", "The Choice of the Cross", "The Christian Church in the Roman Empire", etcetera. Many vintage texts such as this - particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before - are increasingly hard to come by and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.