The Indispensable Roman Reader
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The Indispensable Roman Reader
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Author : Basil Davenport
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1951
The Indispensable Roman Reader written by Basil Davenport and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1951 with English literature categories.
The Portable Roman Reader
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Author : Various
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 1977-01-27
The Portable Roman Reader written by Various and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977-01-27 with Literary Collections categories.
The Romans conquered most of the known world and detailed their conquests in calm, unapologetic histories. They were a supremely urbane people who longed poetically for the farming life. Valuing toughness and practicality in all things, they turned the love poem into a cynical rebuke and wrote tragedies in which the unfathomable actions of gods gave way to the staggering cruelties of man. As the empire slid into decay, Tacitus pulled back the curtain on the perverse intrigues of the emperors, and a Roman-educated Christian named Augustine recounted his spiritual awakening in what may be the world’s first psychological novel. This collection presents the essential writings of the Romans in their finest English translations: the comedies of Terence and Plautus; the histories of Julius Caesar, Livy and Tacitus; the oratory of Cicero; poems by Catullus, Virgil, Horace, and Martial; the philosophy of Lucretius and Boëthius, along with the stylishly narrated and often ribald myths of Ovid and Apuleius.
The Portable Roman Reader
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Author : Basil Davenport
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-01
The Portable Roman Reader written by Basil Davenport and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01 with categories.
The Romans conquered most of the known world and detailed their conquests in calm, unapologetic histories. They were a supremely urbane people who longed poetically for the farming life. Valuing toughness and practicality in all things, they turned the love poem into a cynical rebuke and wrote tragedies in which the unfathomable actions of gods gave way to the staggering cruelties of man. As the empire slid into decay, Tacitus pulled back the curtain on the perverse intrigues of the emperors, and a Roman-educated Christian named Augustine recounted his spiritual awakening in what may be the worldrs"s first psychological novel. This collection presents the essential writings of the Romans in their finest English translations: the comedies of Terence and Plautus; the histories of Julius Caesar, Livy and Tacitus; the oratory of Cicero; poems by Catullus, Virgil, Horace, and Martial; the philosophy of Lucretius and Boeuml;thius, along with the stylishly narrated and often ribald myths of Ovid and Apuleius.
The Classical Roman Reader
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Author : Kenneth John Atchity
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1998
The Classical Roman Reader written by Kenneth John Atchity and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
A collection of the finest and most important writing of the Roman period, this title gives the reader access to a diversity of texts that shaped Roman thinking and provided the foundations of Western culture. 49 halftones.
Plutarch And His Roman Readers
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Author : Philip A. Stadter
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2015
Plutarch And His Roman Readers written by Philip A. Stadter and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This book is a collection of essays on the Parallel Lives of the Greek philosopher and biographer Plutarch which examines the moral issues Plutarch recognized behind political leadership, and places his writings in their political and social context of the reigns of the Flavian emperors and their successors.
Roman Life Reader Illustrating Roman Character Manners History And Society For Fifth Forms
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Author : S E 1868-1944 Winbolt
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Roman Life Reader Illustrating Roman Character Manners History And Society For Fifth Forms written by S E 1868-1944 Winbolt and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This engaging reader offers a comprehensive look into the daily life and customs of the ancient Romans. With a focus on character, manners, history, and society, this book provides a unique perspective on one of the world's most influential civilizations. Designed for fifth form students, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Roman life and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Indispensable Medieval Reader
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Author : James Bruce Ross
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1950
The Indispensable Medieval Reader written by James Bruce Ross and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1950 with English literature categories.
The Roman Empire
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Author : Peter Garnsey
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2015
The Roman Empire written by Peter Garnsey and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with History categories.
During the Principate (roughly 27 BCE to 235 CE), when the empire reached its maximum extent, Roman society and culture were radically transformed. But how was the vast territory of the empire controlled? Did the demands of central government stimulate economic growth or endanger survival? What forces of cohesion operated to balance the social and economic inequalities and high mortality rates? How did the official religion react in the face of the diffusion of alien cults and the emergence of Christianity? These are some of the many questions posed here, in the new, expanded edition of Garnsey and Saller's pathbreaking account of the economy, society, and culture of the Roman Empire. This second edition includes a new introduction that explores the consequences for government and the governing classes of the replacement of the Republic by the rule of emperors. Addenda to the original chapters offer up-to-date discussions of issues and point to new evidence and approaches that have enlivened the study of Roman history in recent decades. A completely new chapter assesses how far Rome’s subjects resisted her hegemony. The bibliography has also been thoroughly updated, and a new color plate section has been added.
The Roman Reader
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Author : Various
language : en
Publisher: Viking Adult
Release Date : 1951-11-12
The Roman Reader written by Various and has been published by Viking Adult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1951-11-12 with categories.
Roman Republic At War
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Author : Don Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2017-01-31
Roman Republic At War written by Don Taylor and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-31 with History categories.
Descriptions of every significant battle fought by the Roman Republic between 480 and 31 BC—and most of the minor ones too: “Amazing” (Books Monthly). The information in each entry of this remarkable book is drawn exclusively from ancient texts in order to offer a brief description of each battle based solely on the information provided by the earliest surviving sources that chronicle the event. This approach provides the reader a concise foundation of information to which they can then confidently apply later scholarly interpretation presented in secondary sources, achieving a more accurate understanding of the most likely battlefield scenario. In writing the battle descriptions, the author has not sought to analyze the evidence contained in the surviving accounts, nor embellish them beyond that which was necessary to provide clarity to the modern reader. He allows the original writers to speak for themselves, presenting the reader with a succinct version of what the ancient chroniclers tell us of these dramatic events. It is an excellent first-stop reference to the many battles of the Roman Republic. “An indispensable reference guide for any student of the Roman military.” —The NYMAS Review