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Klappentext Originally published in 1958, this corrected edition of a 1944 original provides an accessible introduction to Roman history and the nature of Roman society. Aimed chiefly at the student of Latin, the text was chiefly written as a means of contextualizing this difficult language and, in doing so, encouraging a positive approach to study. The topics covered reflect the author's personal interests regarding Rome, adding to the accessibility of an account which avoids dry, logical history in favour of an approach based on engaging the reader and spurring their enthusiasm. Overall, this is a highly readable book, containing numerous illustrations, that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Latin and the Roman world. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1958! this corrected edition of a 1944 original provides an accessible introduction to Roman history and the nature of Roman society. It is a highly readable book! containing numerous illustrations! which will be of value to anyone with an interest in Latin and the Roman world. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Part I. Latin: 1. Latin and learning; Part II. Rome: 2. The setting; 3. The city; 4. The constitution; 5. The magistrates; Part III. The Romans Abroad: 6. The conquest of Italy; 7. The conquest of the world; 8. The provinces; 9. The empire; 10. The army; 11. The army (continued); Part IV. The Romans at Home: 12. Men and women; 13. Children and slaves; 14. The gods; 15. Houses, palaces and slums; 16. The daily round; 17. The day's work; 18. The day's play; Part V. Roman remains: 19. Past, present and future; Index of people and places; Index of Latin names.
