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Rome and the Romans: A Survey and Interpretation
A survey and interpretation of the civilization of Rome and its importance in universal history
643 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 1931
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May 21, 2015
Rome and the Romans
By Grant Showerman
The Romans are some of the most influential people of the Old World and their influences can still be seen today in modern culture. From the simple arch to our own government, the arms of the Romans stretch far and wide through time itself. And you yourself can go on the adventure of a lifetime in Rome and the Romans by Grant Showerman.
Rome was founded on April 21st, 753 BC. This is a detail I fail to be able to find in the book itself. The edition was written more than 70 years ago, which does make it more of a challenge to read as the style of writing and the language used greatly differs from the writings of today. It goes so much into the detail of the Roman society that it’s nearly impossible to find an overarching guide throughout the book. The specifics are more than beneficial and a great learning guide. After all, the title is Rome and the Romans, not Rome itself. The novel is a hefty read, totaling in at 587 pages. The knowledge value is outstanding in and of itself, and wouldn’t be writing the review if it wasn’t absolutely outstanding. You can’t just skim through this beast of a book like you can your gossip magazines from the grocery store checkout aisle. The tale of Rome begins at present day for some odd reason, as the meaning of Roman influence is discussed by the author. It then goes through to citizens of Rome: the civilian, senator, voter, lawyer, teacher, doctor, business man, farmer, worshiper, and the gladiators. That’s a lot of information to sift through, but the author transitions seamlessly from topic to topic.
Showerman can go from talking about the basics of Roman society, to the tiny intricacies of the seemingly tedious subjects of jobs denizens of the great Roman Empire dabbled in during their lifetime. If you truly wish to dedicate a portion of your mind to the fascinating story that is the story of Rome and the Romans pick up this piece of literature on Amazon. I truly recommend it to any scholar wishing to broaden their mind and understand the culture of the great Roman Empire.
By Grant Showerman
The Romans are some of the most influential people of the Old World and their influences can still be seen today in modern culture. From the simple arch to our own government, the arms of the Romans stretch far and wide through time itself. And you yourself can go on the adventure of a lifetime in Rome and the Romans by Grant Showerman.
Rome was founded on April 21st, 753 BC. This is a detail I fail to be able to find in the book itself. The edition was written more than 70 years ago, which does make it more of a challenge to read as the style of writing and the language used greatly differs from the writings of today. It goes so much into the detail of the Roman society that it’s nearly impossible to find an overarching guide throughout the book. The specifics are more than beneficial and a great learning guide. After all, the title is Rome and the Romans, not Rome itself. The novel is a hefty read, totaling in at 587 pages. The knowledge value is outstanding in and of itself, and wouldn’t be writing the review if it wasn’t absolutely outstanding. You can’t just skim through this beast of a book like you can your gossip magazines from the grocery store checkout aisle. The tale of Rome begins at present day for some odd reason, as the meaning of Roman influence is discussed by the author. It then goes through to citizens of Rome: the civilian, senator, voter, lawyer, teacher, doctor, business man, farmer, worshiper, and the gladiators. That’s a lot of information to sift through, but the author transitions seamlessly from topic to topic.
Showerman can go from talking about the basics of Roman society, to the tiny intricacies of the seemingly tedious subjects of jobs denizens of the great Roman Empire dabbled in during their lifetime. If you truly wish to dedicate a portion of your mind to the fascinating story that is the story of Rome and the Romans pick up this piece of literature on Amazon. I truly recommend it to any scholar wishing to broaden their mind and understand the culture of the great Roman Empire.
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