The classical Roman reader : new encounters with ancient Rome / edited by Kenneth J. Atchity ; associate editor, Rosemary McKenna.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Atchity, Kenneth John.

McKenna, Rosemary.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Latin literature--Translations into English.

Latin literature.

Civilization, Classical--Literary collections.

Civilization, Classical.

Civilization.

Rome (Empire).

Civilization, Classical--Sources.

Rome--Civilization--Sources.

Rome.

Rome--Literary collections.

Genre:

Literary collections.

Physical Description:

xxxvi, 438 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : H. Holt and Co., 1997.

Summary:

A collection of the greatest writings from the grandest of empires. From the greek and Italian origins of Rome to the decline and fall of the empire, firsthand accounts speeches, plays, texts, poetry present ancient Rome in all of its glorious variety. Here you'll find everything under the ancient Roman sun. A ready reference to major Roman figures and ideas. 50 photos.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [423]-424) and index.

ISBN:

0805039503

OCLC:

36130697