Why we're all Romans : the Roman contribution to the Western world / Carl J. Richard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Richard, Carl J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilization.

Rome--Civilization--Influence.

Rome.

Civilization, Modern--Roman influences.

Civilization, Modern.

Rome--History.

Rome (Empire).

History.

Physical Description:

xv, 301 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield : Distributed by National Book Network, [2010]

Summary:

This lively account of Roman administration, law, engineering, architecture, art, and literature traces 1,200 years of history from Rome's inception to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Noted historian Carl J. Richard argues that although we Westerners are "all Greeks" in politics, science, philosophy, and literature and "all Hebrews" in morality and spirituality, it was the Romans who made us Greeks and Hebrews. This engaging yet deeply informed work not only examines Roman history and the multitude of Roman achievements in rich and colorful detail but also delineates their crucial and lasting impact on Western civilization.

Contents:

Roman history in brief

Administration and law

Engineering and architecture

Epic and lyric poetry

Speeches, letters, and agricultural manuals

Philosophy

Historical writing

Comedy and satire

Greek and Jewish contributions in the Roman era

The rise and romanization of Christianity.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9780742567788

0742567788

OCLC:

458892093