The Romans: New Perspectives by Kevin Murray McGeough (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Romans by Kevin Murray McGeough So many myths and legends. So many senators and Caesars. So many documents, archaeological finds, movie-made misconceptions, and scholarly histories. With so much information available on the civilization of ancient Rome, and more discoveries happening all the time, where do you start? FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description So many myths and legends. So many senators and Caesars. So many documents, archaeological finds, movie-made misconceptions, and scholarly histories. With so much information available on the civilization of ancient Rome, and more discoveries happening all the time, where do you start?The Romans: New Perspectives is the ideal starting point for investigating this extraordinary civilization—its remarkable rise and decline, the scope of its power and wealth, the details of everyday life for its people, and its signature contributions to human culture (food, architecture, government, public works, art, and more).The Romans takes readers from the establishment of the monarchy (circa 753 BCE) through the rise of the republic (circa 509 BCE), the imperial period, and ultimately to the fall of the empire and the coronation of the barbarian king Odoacer. It is an engaging account of current thinking on Roman life and culture informed by a number of dramatic recent discoveries. The book provides a coherent introduction to the field, while pointing the way toward further reading on specific topics and personalities. Author Biography Kevin McGeough is assistant professor of archaeology at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Promotional So many myths and legends. So many senators and Caesars. So many documents, archaeological finds, movie-made misconceptions, and scholarly histories. With so much information available on the civilization of ancient Rome, and more discoveries happening all the time, where do you start? Long Description The Romans: New Perspectives is the ideal starting point for investigating this extraordinary civilization--its remarkable rise and decline, the scope of its power and wealth, the details of everyday life for its people, and its signature contributions to human culture (food, architecture, government, public works, art, and more). The Romans takes readers from the establishment of the monarchy (circa 753 BCE) through the rise of the republic (circa 509 BCE), the imperial period, and ultimately to the fall of the empire and the coronation of the barbarian king Odoacer. It is an engaging account of current thinking on Roman life and culture informed by a number of dramatic recent discoveries. The book provides a coherent introduction to the field, while pointing the way toward further reading on specific topics and personalities. Promotional "Headline" A century ago, a coin honoring a previously unknown Roman emperor, Domitianus, was unearthed in France, and dismissed as a fake. In 2004, a discovery of 5,000 such coins near Oxford restored Domitianus to history. It was a stunning reminder that, to archaeologists and historians, the book on the past is never fully closed. Description for Reader * Offers a unique combination of historical and archaeological approaches to understanding Roman civilization-a combination not found in other introductions to the subject * Spans a broader range of topics than most introductions to Roman civilization, with coverage not only of historical personalities, but also geography, economics, religion, technology, and artistic and intellectual achievements * Includes the latest events in the archaeological investigation of Rome, including recent excavations at the Temple of Castor and Pollux in the Roman Forum, the discovery of a ship during construction of the Naples subway, and the controversial identification of an ossuary thought by some to hold the body of James, the brother of Jesus Details ISBN1851095837 Short Title ROMANS Pages 381 Series Understanding Ancient Civilizations Language English ISBN-10 1851095837 ISBN-13 9781851095834 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 937 Year 2004 Subtitle New Perspectives Imprint ABC-CLIO Place of Publication Santa Barbara Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781851095834 UK Release Date 2004-11-23 AU Release Date 2004-11-23 NZ Release Date 2004-11-23 US Release Date 2004-11-23 Author Kevin Murray McGeough Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Publication Date 2004-11-23 Audience General Audience Age 7-17 Illustrations 82 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:15327399;

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