The Legacy of Rome (Classic Reprint)

Cyril Bailey

ISBN 10: 0332050416 / ISBN 13: 9780332050416

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Legacy of Rome (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332050416
• ISBN 13: 9780332050416
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Explore how Rome’s legacy shaped law, governance, culture, and daily life across centuries.

This scholarly collection gathers leading historians and critics to chart Rome’s lasting impact on politics, administration, law, religion, philosophy, architecture, and agriculture. Rich with maps, illustrations, and expert analysis, it presents a broad view of the ancient world and its influence on the modern era, balanced by careful interpretation and period context. The book offers a clear pathway from imperial systems to social life, making complex ideas accessible to readers new to the topic and rewarding for specialists alike.

• A unified study of Rome’s political and administrative innovations and their long-term effects
• In‑depth chapters on philosophy, religion, and ethical thought in Roman culture
• Detailed sections on architecture, art, building techniques, and urban planning
• Focused discussions on agriculture, economy, and daily life under later Rome

Ideal for readers of history, classics, and cultural studies who want a comprehensive, carefully paced overview of Rome’s enduring influence.