| The World of Rome: An Introduction to Roman Culture Contributor(s): Jones, Peter V. (Author), Sidwell, Keith C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521386004 ISBN-13: 9780521386005 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $37.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1997 Annotation: Here is an introduction to the history and culture of Rome for anyone seriously interested in the ancient world. 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 book is particularly designed to serve as a background to READING LATIN (Cambridge University press, 1986). 108 photos. 4 maps. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - History | Ancient - Rome |
| Dewey: 937 |
| LCCN: 96023376 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.7" W x 8.2" (1.32 lbs) 423 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The World of Rome is an introduction to the history and culture of Rome for anyone seriously interested in the ancient world. It covers all aspects of the city--its rise to power, what made it great and why it still engages and challenges us today. Frequent quotations from ancient writers and numerous illustrations make this a stimulating and accessible introduction to ancient Rome. The book is particularly designed to serve as a background to Reading Latin (CUP 1986). |