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The Ancient Romans
Chester G. Starr
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Description for The Ancient Romans
Paperback.
A companion to The Ancient Greeks, this book focuses on the principal Roman historical figures and their epochs--from Hannibal and Julius Caesar to Saint Augustine--and discusses the significance of the Roman people's development in Western history. It also covers the Greek and Etruscan heritage of the Romans; Roman art, architecture, and engineering; and the development of politics and law. The Ancient Romans incorporates readings and quotations from original sources, a brief bibliography, and a pronouncing glossary.
A companion to The Ancient Greeks, this book focuses on the principal Roman historical figures and their epochs--from Hannibal and Julius Caesar to Saint Augustine--and discusses the significance of the Roman people's development in Western history. It also covers the Greek and Etruscan heritage of the Romans; Roman art, architecture, and engineering; and the development of politics and law. The Ancient Romans incorporates readings and quotations from original sources, a brief bibliography, and a pronouncing glossary.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1971
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195014549
SKU
V9780195014549
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-10
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Alicia Hudson, Cleveland State University "Good text due to its brevity
allows for all manner of amplification
as well as its good photography."
Robert Simms, Emma Willard ... Read more