Author: Andrew C. Johnston
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674660102
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Histories of Rome emphasize the ways the empire assimilated conquered societies, bringing civilization to “barbarians.” Yet these interpretations leave us with an incomplete understanding of the diverse cultures that flourished in the provinces. Andrew C. Johnston recaptures the identities, memories, and discourses of these variegated societies.
The Sons of Remus
Author: Andrew C. Johnston
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674660102
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Histories of Rome emphasize the ways the empire assimilated conquered societies, bringing civilization to “barbarians.” Yet these interpretations leave us with an incomplete understanding of the diverse cultures that flourished in the provinces. Andrew C. Johnston recaptures the identities, memories, and discourses of these variegated societies.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674660102
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Histories of Rome emphasize the ways the empire assimilated conquered societies, bringing civilization to “barbarians.” Yet these interpretations leave us with an incomplete understanding of the diverse cultures that flourished in the provinces. Andrew C. Johnston recaptures the identities, memories, and discourses of these variegated societies.
The End of the Past
Author: Aldo Schiavone
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674000629
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
THIS SEARCHING INTERPRETATION of past and present addresses fundamental questions about the fall of the Roman Empire. Why did ancient culture, once so strong and rich, come to an end? Was it destroyed by weaknesses inherent in its nature? Or were mistakes made that could have been avoided -- was there a point at which Greco-Roman society took a wrong turn? And in what ways is modern society different? Western history is split into two discontinuous eras, Aldo Schiavone tells us: the ancient world was fundamentally different from the modern one. He locates the essential difference in a series of economic factors: a slave-based economy, relative lack of mechanization and technology, the dominance of agriculture over urban industry. Also crucial are aspects of the ancient mentality: disdain for manual work, a preference for transcending (rather than transforming) nature, a basic belief in the permanence of limits. Schiavone's lively and provocative examination of the ancient world, "the eternal theater of history and power", offers a stimulating opportunity to view modern society in light of the experience of our forebears.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674000629
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
THIS SEARCHING INTERPRETATION of past and present addresses fundamental questions about the fall of the Roman Empire. Why did ancient culture, once so strong and rich, come to an end? Was it destroyed by weaknesses inherent in its nature? Or were mistakes made that could have been avoided -- was there a point at which Greco-Roman society took a wrong turn? And in what ways is modern society different? Western history is split into two discontinuous eras, Aldo Schiavone tells us: the ancient world was fundamentally different from the modern one. He locates the essential difference in a series of economic factors: a slave-based economy, relative lack of mechanization and technology, the dominance of agriculture over urban industry. Also crucial are aspects of the ancient mentality: disdain for manual work, a preference for transcending (rather than transforming) nature, a basic belief in the permanence of limits. Schiavone's lively and provocative examination of the ancient world, "the eternal theater of history and power", offers a stimulating opportunity to view modern society in light of the experience of our forebears.
Uncle Remus
Author: Joel Chandler Harris
Publisher:
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Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
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Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
The Reception of Cicero in the Early Roman Empire
Author: Thomas J. Keeline
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108426239
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Explores the crucial role played by rhetorical education in turning Cicero into a literary and political symbol after his death.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108426239
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Explores the crucial role played by rhetorical education in turning Cicero into a literary and political symbol after his death.
Appian's Roman History
Author: Appianus
Publisher:
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Category : Rome
Languages : en
Pages : 716
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Category : Rome
Languages : en
Pages : 716
Book Description
Uncle Remus His Sons and His Sayings
Author: Elmer Boyd Smith
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Category : African American men
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Category : African American men
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Children and Separation
Author: Kwame Owusu-Bempah
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317603192
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Children and Separation deals with the social, emotional and psychological difficulties facing children separated from their genetic parent(s) and consequently their genealogical, social and cultural roots.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317603192
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Children and Separation deals with the social, emotional and psychological difficulties facing children separated from their genetic parent(s) and consequently their genealogical, social and cultural roots.
The Gateway
Author: Edward Adolf Sonnenschein
Publisher:
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Category : Latin language
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Latin language
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Latin Made Simple
Author: R A Hendricks
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135137609
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Offers a course in basic grammar and syntax to the standard of GCSE examining boards. It includes exercises that give practice in all the major usages and, since the text is intended primarily for use in self-tuition, answers are also provided. To add both interest and a further dimension to the study of the language there are frequent digressions into aspects of Roman life and culture. Revision sections follow chapter groupings covering: The Verb, Nouns, Adjectives, Irregular Verbs, Familiar Abbreviations, Geometrical and Historical terms.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135137609
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Offers a course in basic grammar and syntax to the standard of GCSE examining boards. It includes exercises that give practice in all the major usages and, since the text is intended primarily for use in self-tuition, answers are also provided. To add both interest and a further dimension to the study of the language there are frequent digressions into aspects of Roman life and culture. Revision sections follow chapter groupings covering: The Verb, Nouns, Adjectives, Irregular Verbs, Familiar Abbreviations, Geometrical and Historical terms.
The Child's First History of Rome. By the Author of “Amy Herbert,” Etc. [Miss E. M. Sewell.]
Author: Rome (Italy)
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description