An introduction to the gods, goddesses, and religion of ancient Rome.
Paul A. Zoch presents, in contemporary language, the history of Rome and the stories of its protagonists?such as Romulus and Remus, Horatius, and Nero-which are so often omitted from more specialized studies.
In the sheer scope, the Roman epoch is unsurpassed in history. What has endured to our own time is its great legacy to Western civilization-in law, language, architecture, and the...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
Offering an overview of all facets of ancient Roman society, this volume includes chapters devoted to the economy & social system, art & architecture, & the everyday life of the inhabitants.
Explores the rise and fall and spheres of influence, society and daily life, key events, and important figures of the Roman Empire.
Tracks the progress from the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 BCE, to the heights of the Roman Empire around 117 CE, and on to the death of Theodosius (the last man to rule over a unified Roman Empire) in 395 CE.
Part of a series, this visual guide to Ancient Rome gives an insight into the lives of the people that lived in ancient Rome.
The brief word-histories in this book are meant to provide background on some words that everyone learns when they study Latin, as well as some rarer terms that have interesting stories to tell about Roman culture.
A Choice magazine Outstanding Academic TitleThe first such dictionary since that of Platner and Ashby in 1929, A New Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome defines and describes the known buildings...
The legacy of past civilizations is still with us today. In Ancient Rome, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the ancient Romans, including their military power and feats of engineering.