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'Even the briefest of initial glances at this work encourages one to go out and get the other two volumes immediately, just to have the full set. The layout is very clear, the information chosen is both enlightening and succinct.' - Eoin Patterson, JACT Review
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Who's Who in the Roman World is a wide-ranging biographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. Covering a period from the 5th century BC to AD 364, this is an authoritative and hugely enjoyable guide to an era which continues to fascinate today. The figures included come from all walks of Roman life and include some of history's most famous - not to mention infamous - figures as well as hitherto little-known, but no less fascinating, characters. These include :
* the notorious emperors - Caligula; Nero; Elagabalus; Commodus
* the great poets, philosophers and historians - Virgil; Tacitus; Seneca; Ovid
* the brilliant politicians and soldiers - Hannibal; Scipio; Caesar; Mark Antony; Constantine
* noteworthy citizens - Acte, mistress of Nero; Catiline, the revolutionary; Spartacus, champion of the slaves; Gaius Verres, the corrupt governor of Sicily.
The inclusion of cross-referencing, a glossary of terms, select bibliographies, maps, genealogies and an author's preface complete what is at once a superb reference resource and an enormously entertaining read.
* the notorious emperors - Caligula; Nero; Elagabalus; Commodus
* the great poets, philosophers and historians - Virgil; Tacitus; Seneca; Ovid
* the brilliant politicians and soldiers - Hannibal; Scipio; Caesar; Mark Antony; Constantine
* noteworthy citizens - Acte, mistress of Nero; Catiline, the revolutionary; Spartacus, champion of the slaves; Gaius Verres, the corrupt governor of Sicily.
The inclusion of cross-referencing, a glossary of terms, select bibliographies, maps, genealogies and an author's preface complete what is at once a superb reference resource and an enormously entertaining read.
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Initially I bought this book as a reference work and companion for my readings in Roman history. However, not only is this an excellent reference book in its own right with concise biographies and excellent layout, it is very readable as a work of history itself. While I'm not advocating a start to finish read of this book, I have found that if one looks up one entry the cross-referencing system employed leads one to look up several more "connected" entries. Beware as this can become addictive. I've since purchased the Greek companion volume and can also recommend this book by the same author very highly.
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great book,
By a person of good taste (somerset, uk) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Who's Who In The Roman World : (Hardcover)
this is a wonderful book for those interested in the Roman world. Lets you know who is who and adds weight to the lighter things that are thrown at us. Well worth it.
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Simply brilliant.,
By "Nobody" "History Lover" (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Who's Who In The Roman World : (Hardcover)
Simply brilliant. A must read before reading of anything serious about ancient history of Rome.
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