The world of Rome : an introduction to Roman culture / edited by Peter Jones and Keith Sidwell.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jones, Peter, 1942 April 25-

Sidwell, Keith C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rome--Civilization.

Rome.

Rome (Empire).

Civilization.

Physical Description:

xvi, 6, 399 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 1997.

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0521384214

0521386004

OCLC:

34851710