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Understand Roman Civilization: Teach Yourself

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Understand Roman Civilization: Teach Yourself

Contributors:

By (Author) Paula James

ISBN:

9781444163407

Publisher:

John Murray Press

Imprint:

Teach Yourself

Publication Date:

25th May 2012

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

European history

Dewey:

937

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

224

Dimensions:

Width 130mm, Height 197mm, Spine 15mm

Weight:

188g

Description

This remarkable and original introduction to Roman civilization starts with a tour of Rome, and uses real sights which you can visit today as a starting point for discussions of all aspects of Roman life.

From art and architecture, to politics and propaganda, this is a unique and accessible guide to the civlizaton that shaped the world as it is today.

Readers will gain new insights into the Roman past, its people, its psychology and its society - and they will feel encouraged and confident to visit Rome themselves or to read its most important texts.

Author Bio

Paula James is a lecturer in Classics for the Open University.

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