These Were the Romans - Softcover

Tingay, G.I.F.; Badcock, J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802312853 ISBN 13: 9780802312853

Publisher: Dufour Editions, 1995

Synopsis

It is extremely readable, consistently entertaining...No book that tells the reader that the Romans slept in their underwear and debates whether or not they brushed their teeth is without merit--New England Classical Newsletter. "One of the key elements to the usefulness of this book is the presence of direct quotes from noted Roman speakers, writers, and philosophers which are effectively intermingled with description and history - A lively, highly readable, entertaining gold mine of information which should be on the `required reading' list of students of Latin and world history"--Library Journal "Tingay and Badcock present a well illustrated text and are to be complimented on the extensive use of original sources as a part of their text"--The Classical Outlook. "Well-researched...Highly recommended"--The Book Report.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

YA-- This expanded edition of a marvelous book is useful for research or browsing on the ancient Roman civilization. Not only have the authors covered the city of Rome itself, but they have touched upon the histories of Asia Minor, ancient Greece, the Middle East, and Europe as well. One of the key elements to the usefulness of this book is the presence of direct quotes from noted Roman speakers, writers, and philosophers which are effectively intermingled with description and history. The black-and-white photographs illustrate major events, important persons, and social life and customs of the people. A new chapter, "Rome's Legacy," has been added. Appendices covering the Latin language, Roman numerals, as well as a date chart, study questions, and an appended bibliography lend further value to this expanded edition. A lively, highly readable, entertaining gold mine of information which should be on the "required reading" list of students of Latin and world history. --Gwen Salama, Hastings High School, Alief I.S.D., TX
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About this edition

• Publisher: Dufour Editions
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0802312853
• ISBN 13: 9780802312853
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 240