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The World of Rome: An Introduction to Roman Culture
Peter V. Jones
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Description for The World of Rome: An Introduction to Roman Culture
paperback. A fascinating introduction to the history and culture of Rome with many illustrations. Num Pages: 423 pages, 112 b/w illus. 4 maps 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; CF; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612. An Introduction to Roman Culture. 423 pages, 112 b/w illus. 4 maps 1 table. A fascinating introduction to the history and culture of Rome with many illustrations. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; CF; HBJD; HBLA. Dimension: 210 x 149 x 26. Weight: 614.
The World of Rome is an introduction to the history and culture of Rome for students at university and at school as well as for anyone seriously interested in the ancient world. Drawing on the latest scholarship, it covers all aspects of the city - its rise to power, what made it great, and why it still engages and challenges us today. The first two chapters outline the history and changing identity of Rome from 1000 BC to AD 476. Subsequent chapters examine the mechanisms of government, the economic and social life of Rome, and Roman ways of looking at ... Read more
The World of Rome is an introduction to the history and culture of Rome for students at university and at school as well as for anyone seriously interested in the ancient world. Drawing on the latest scholarship, it covers all aspects of the city - its rise to power, what made it great, and why it still engages and challenges us today. The first two chapters outline the history and changing identity of Rome from 1000 BC to AD 476. Subsequent chapters examine the mechanisms of government, the economic and social life of Rome, and Roman ways of looking at ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
423
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
Weight
612g
Number of Pages
423
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521386005
SKU
V9780521386005
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Reviews for The World of Rome: An Introduction to Roman Culture
'With 400 richly illustrated pages, it is the most up-to-date general introduction to Roman life, history and culture available.' Daily Telegraph 'Books entitled 'An introduction to … ' can so easily fail, if only because of the wealth of material to be covered. As an introduction to the Roman world, this volume succeeds and should be essential reading.' The Times ... Read more