The British Museum concise introduction to ancient Rome / Nancy H. Ramage & Andrew Ramage.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ramage, Nancy H., 1942-

Contributor:

Ramage, Andrew, 1939-

British Museum

Series:

Concise introduction

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rome--Civilization.

Rome.

Rome (Empire).

Civilization.

Civilization, Western--Roman influences.

Civilization, Western.

Rome--Antiquities.

Antiquities.

Physical Description:

192 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.

Other Title:

Ancient Rome

Place of Publication:

Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, 2008.

Summary:

Ancient Rome evokes a dramatic mix of power, intrigue, innovation and military conquest, whose legacy has greatly influenced today's world. Packed with colour illustrations and special features, this lively new book distils centuries of history into a highly readable overview, enhanced with the voices of Romans in their own words.

Starting with an introduction exploring the intriguing origins of the ancient Romans, the authors then look more closely at what made this civilization so unique, choosing topics such as the growth of the city and empire, the army, trade and engineering, religious and domestic life, spectacles and entertainment. Making full use of the rich resources and images of the British Museum, the authors show how ancient Rome was able to play such a major role in the subsequent development of Western culture. Useful resources include recommended further reading and websites, and where to find some of the world's best collections of ancient Roman artefacts.

Contents:

City and citizenship

The army at home and abroad

Industry, agriculture, and communications

Coinage and commerce

Spectacle and entertainment

Religion, near and far

The household

Health, death, and the afterlife

Sources and evidence

The legacy of ancient Rome.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 180-182) and index.

ISBN:

9780472032457

0472032453

OCLC:

173809103

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