Why We’re All Romans

Why We’re All Romans

Why We're All Romans

Carl J Richard / Carl J. Richard / Carl JRichard

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RLPG/Galleys
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9780742567795
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This lively account of Roman administration, law, engineering, architecture, art, and literature traces 1,200 years of history from Rome’s inception to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. This engaging yet deeply informed work not only examines Roman history and the multitude of Roman achievements in rich and colorful detail but also delineates their crucial and lasting impact on Western civilization.

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