| The Romans: New Perspectives Contributor(s): McGeough, Kevin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851095837 ISBN-13: 9781851095834 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $90.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Rome - History | World - General |
| Dewey: 937 |
| LCCN: 2004020737 |
| Series: Understanding Ancient Civilizations |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 7.16" W x 10.32" (1.91 lbs) 400 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Romans: New Perspectives is the ideal starting point for investigating this extraordinary civilization--its remarkable rise and decline, the scope of its power and wealth, the details of everyday life for its people, and its signature contributions to human culture (food, architecture, government, public works, art, and more). The Romans takes readers from the establishment of the monarchy (circa 753 BCE) through the rise of the republic (circa 509 BCE), the imperial period, and ultimately to the fall of the empire and the coronation of the barbarian king Odoacer. It is an engaging account of current thinking on Roman life and culture informed by a number of dramatic recent discoveries. The book provides a coherent introduction to the field, while pointing the way toward further reading on specific topics and personalities. |
