Why We're All Romans The Roman Contribution to the Western World

by Richard, Carl J.

• ISBN13: 9780742567788
• ISBN10: 0742567788
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-06-16
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Summary

This lively account of Roman administration, law, engineering, architecture, art, and literature traces 1200 years of history from Rome's inception to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. 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.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Roman History in Brief	p. 1
Administration and Law	p. 43
Engineering and Architecture	p. 55
Epic and Lyric Poetry	p. 83
Speeches, Letters, and Agricultural Manuals	p. 111
Philosophy	p. 135
Historical Writing	p. 165
Comedy and Satire	p. 195
Greek and Jewish Contributions in the Roman Era	p. 223
The Rise and Romanization of Christianity	p. 251
Epilogue	p. 283
Suggestions for Further Reading	p. 285
Index of Translations for Long Quotations	p. 289
Index	p. 293
About the Author	p. 301
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