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This textbook outlines the factors that every student must assess for a proper understanding of the period, from the attitudes of the aristocracy and the role of state religion to the function of political institutions. This second edition also contains a new introduction and an updated bibliography.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is meant to be a short introduction to the society of Rome during the late Republic for A-level and first year university students. As such I expected it to be a rather dry and academic work, considering I've never done a course on the Classics.
Instead I found this book to be lively, readable and interesting look at the social trends taking place within the Roman Republic from the days of Tiberius Gracchus to those of Octavian.
It covers subjects such as religion, political institutions, politics, the aristocracy and Roman imperialism in a few short chunks.
Mary Beard is an expert on this period, and she's a great writer to boot. Michael Crawford also lends his expertise to the title, presenting some rather complex ideas in a digestible and easy to understand manner.
Too bad they didn't include any photographs or illustrations, but I suppose they'd have to increase the price if they did so.
If you are a Classics or Ancient History student then this book is a must. Interested amateurs like myself will also find this book a useful guide to the period.
Instead I found this book to be lively, readable and interesting look at the social trends taking place within the Roman Republic from the days of Tiberius Gracchus to those of Octavian.
It covers subjects such as religion, political institutions, politics, the aristocracy and Roman imperialism in a few short chunks.
Mary Beard is an expert on this period, and she's a great writer to boot. Michael Crawford also lends his expertise to the title, presenting some rather complex ideas in a digestible and easy to understand manner.
Too bad they didn't include any photographs or illustrations, but I suppose they'd have to increase the price if they did so.
If you are a Classics or Ancient History student then this book is a must. Interested amateurs like myself will also find this book a useful guide to the period.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book I found very useful for the period concerned. In my second year of Classical studies it provided an accessible introduction to the late republic and a look ahead to the early empire.
It is a short book and the beauty of it is it's concise narrative. It is not a chronological history but a thematic history covering topics such as the Social Order, Religious interests, Political Institutions, and the Working of Politics. It also has a chapter on the provinces.
If you are looking for a comprehensive study of every single thing of the late empire this is not you're book. But as I said it is a light and clear introduction, indicating the fundamental issues and prompting where an enthusiast should search for information with an impressive and extensive Bibliography of both ancient and modern sources.
It is a short book and the beauty of it is it's concise narrative. It is not a chronological history but a thematic history covering topics such as the Social Order, Religious interests, Political Institutions, and the Working of Politics. It also has a chapter on the provinces.
If you are looking for a comprehensive study of every single thing of the late empire this is not you're book. But as I said it is a light and clear introduction, indicating the fundamental issues and prompting where an enthusiast should search for information with an impressive and extensive Bibliography of both ancient and modern sources.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Very informative in illuminating this period dramatic period of Roman history is very clearly written helping to raise new issues for my essay writing,worth every penny.
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Good Olde Rome.
My wife has this book, as part of a collection of set books, that she requires, for her Open University module A219 Exploring the Classical world. Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. P. Bates
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Again, what an eye opener and the difference I could detect between the US senate and Rome Senate..... 2000 odd years.... LOL
Very intersting.
Very intersting.
Published 24 months ago by Mr. Warren D. Hearder
A different take on Rome
Bought as part of the O.U A219 course but a very interesting read for everyone, some controversial ideas.
Published on 13 May 2010 by tessa sanderson
Great
Delivered on time. Difficult to find books on Rome's late republican history that are easy to digest and this book was perfect for some fast revision.
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by Jonathan W. Strange
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