Ancient Rome by Ramage, Nancy H., 1942-, Ramage, Andrew instant download

Ancient Rome by Ramage, Nancy H., 1942-, Ramage, Andrew instant download

192 pages : 25 cm, \"This amply illustrated book offers a concise, lively, and authoritative overview of the history of ancient Rome, from its earliest foundations to its legacy in the modern Western world. Information is provided accessibly with feature sidebars and easy-to-use reference pages at the end. Each chapter has its own substantial annotated bibliography in addition to a comprehensive general list of recommended printed and web resources, and further reference tools include a list of international museum collections, chronologies and a general index. This book will appeal to a wide range of general readers, museum visitors, undergraduate students and life-long learners.\"--Publisher description, Includes bibliographical references and index, City and citizenship -- The army at home and abroad -- Industry, agriculture and communications -- Coinage and commerce -- Spectacle and entertainment -- Religions, near and far -- The household -- Health, death and the afterlife -- Sources and evidence -- The legacy of ancient Rome