Traces the history of ancient Rome, from the beginnings of the Republic through the rise and fall of the Empire.
This is a book which no student of Roman history should be without.
This book contains writings by twenty-three ancient Roman authors, newly translated and equipped with brief introductions and explanatory notes.
BRASSICA Cato was a great lover of cabbage : The cabbage beats all other vegetables . It can be eaten raw or cooked . If you eat it raw it must be dipped in vinegar . It is good for the digestion and has a laxative effect .
Examining a broad range of activities the book looks at the many types of espionage tradecraft that have left their traces in the ancient sources: * intelligence and counterintelligence gathering * covert action * clandestine operations * ...
In the sheer scope, the Roman epoch is unsurpassed in history. What has endured to our own time is its great legacy to Western civilization-in law, language, architecture, and the...
Traces the political and military history of Roman Republic and Empire, from the Italian Iron Age to the last emperor in 476 A.D., examining the link between political institutions and military campaigns, the rise of Christianity, the ...
A major new book on the archaeology of Rome. The chapters, by an impressive list of contributors, are written to be as up-to-date and useful as possible, detailing lots of...
If you’ve tuned into any of several TV shows focused on Rome and want to learn more about this fascinating part of history, The Romans For Dummies is the book for you.
Explores the rise and fall and spheres of influence, society and daily life, key events, and important figures of the Roman Empire.
In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to the people who lived and worked there.