Presents the history of ancient Rome by examining the archaeological excavations of its historical sites and the artifacts found at those sites.
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...
Paul A. Zoch presents, in contemporary language, the history of Rome and the stories of its protagonists?such as Romulus and Remus, Horatius, and Nero-which are so often omitted from more specialized studies.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
Explores the rise and fall and spheres of influence, society and daily life, key events, and important figures of the Roman Empire.
Offering an overview of all facets of ancient Roman society, this volume includes chapters devoted to the economy & social system, art & architecture, & the everyday life of the inhabitants.
Traces key points in ancient Roman civilization, from Romulus and Remus to the fall of Rome.
A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.
A Choice magazine Outstanding Academic TitleThe first such dictionary since that of Platner and Ashby in 1929, A New Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome defines and describes the known buildings...
Tracks the progress from the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 BCE, to the heights of the Roman Empire around 117 CE, and on to the death of Theodosius (the last man to rule over a unified Roman Empire) in 395 CE.
The brief word-histories in this book are meant to provide background on some words that everyone learns when they study Latin, as well as some rarer terms that have interesting stories to tell about Roman culture.