Who's who in the Roman World
Title | Who's who in the Roman World PDF eBook |
Author | John Hazel |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 390 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780415291620 |
A wide-ranging bibliographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. This is an authoratative and hugely enjoyable guide to figures from all walks of Roman life, from Emperors to generals, from politicians to thieves.
Who's Who in the Roman World
Title | Who's Who in the Roman World PDF eBook |
Author | John Hazel |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 398 |
Release | 2002-09-26 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1134592515 |
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.
Who's Who in the Roman World
Title | Who's Who in the Roman World PDF eBook |
Author | John Hazel |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 384 |
Release | 2002-09-26 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1134592523 |
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.
Old Age in the Roman World
Title | Old Age in the Roman World PDF eBook |
Author | Tim G. Parkin |
Publisher | JHU Press |
Pages | 522 |
Release | 2003-05-07 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780801871283 |
"Noting that privileges granted to the aged generally took the form of exemptions from duties rather than positive benefits, Tim Parkin argues that the elderly were granted no privileged status or guaranteed social role. At the same time, they were permitted - and expected - to continue to participate actively in society for as long as they were able."--BOOK JACKET.
Who's who in the Greek World
Title | Who's who in the Greek World PDF eBook |
Author | John Hazel |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 308 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780415260329 |
With a user-friendly A to Z layout, this volume contains 1,200 entries on the men and women who have influenced the course of Christian history. Founding fathers, monarchs, Popes, saints, philanthropists, heretics, theologians, and missionaries are profiled with detailed bibliographic information on each prominent figure. Glossary and Chronological table.
The Roman World 44 BC–AD 180
Title | The Roman World 44 BC–AD 180 PDF eBook |
Author | Martin Goodman |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 405 |
Release | 2002-04-12 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1134943857 |
Goodman presents a lucid and balanced picture of the Roman world examining the Roman empire from a variety of perspectives; cultural, political, civic, social and religious.
The Ruin of the Roman Empire
Title | The Ruin of the Roman Empire PDF eBook |
Author | James J. O'Donnell |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Pages | 454 |
Release | 2008-09-16 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0060787376 |
Recounts the sixth-century events and circumstances that led to the fall of the Roman Empire.