The Romans an introduction

Antony Kamm0415458242, 9780415458245, 9780203895085

This book provides a general, concise introduction to all aspects of Roman culture. Major developments in literature, art and architecture are dealt with and there are sections on the Caesars, the army, imperialism & religion. With photographs & maps, this book provides and excellent introduction to ancient Rome.

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Table of contents :
BOOK COVER……Page 1
TITLE……Page 4
COPYRIGHT……Page 5
CONTENTS……Page 8
FIGURES AND TABLE……Page 12
MAPS……Page 14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS……Page 16
A NOTE ON CLASSICAL LITERARY SOURCES……Page 18
1 THE ORIGINS OF ROME……Page 24
2 THE REPUBLIC……Page 35
3 TWELVE CAESARS……Page 60
4 RELIGIONS AND MYTHOLOGY……Page 97
5 SOCIETY AND DAILY LIFE……Page 124
6 ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND BUILDING……Page 158
7 LATIN LITERATURE……Page 171
8 THE ROMAN ARMY……Page 195
9 THE EMPIRE: STABILITY, DISINTEGRATION, RECOVERY, FALL……Page 204
Appendix 1: THE ROMAN CALENDAR……Page 230
Appendix 2: ROMAN NUMERALS……Page 232
Appendix 3: HISTORICAL TIMELINE……Page 233
Appendix 4: LITERATURE TIMELINE……Page 241
Appendix 5: GLOSSARY OF LATIN TERMS IN THE TEXT……Page 244
Further reading……Page 248
INDEX……Page 250