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Veni, Vidi, Vici
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Romans but were afraid to ask
Series: Classic Civilisations
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Veni, Vidi, Vici
'Jones spans all 1,200 years of Roman history with seemingly unstoppable enthusiasm. Informative, casually erudite but engagingly unstuffy, he makes the classical world feel both beguiling and fresh' - Sunday Times
'Jones spans all 1,200 years of Roman history with seemingly unstoppable enthusiasm... Informative, casually erudite but engagingly unstuffy, he makes the classical world feel both beguiling and fresh' Sunday Times
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The Romans left a long-lasting legacy and their influence can still be seen all around us—from our calendar and coins, to our language and laws—but how much do we really know about them? Help is at hand in the form of Veni, Vidi, Vici, which tells the remarkable, and often surprising, story of the Romans and the most enduring empire in history.
Fusing a lively and entertaining narrative with rigorous research, Veni, Vidi, Vici breaks down each major period into a series of concise nuggets that provide a fascinating commentary on every aspect of the Roman world—from plebs to personalities, sauces to sexuality, games to gladiators, poets to punishments, mosaics to medicine and Catullus to Christianity.
Through the twists and turns of his 1250-year itinerary, Jones is a friendly and clear-thinking guide. In this book he has produced a beguiling and entertaining introduction to the Romans, one that vividly brings to life the people who helped create the world we live in today.
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Peter Jones presents a delightfully witty and insightful exploration of Roman history, bringing it alive from mythic beginnings to its decline. Reviewers praise his enthusiasm, engaging style, and the fresh perspective he offers on this well-trodden subject, making it suitable for both newcomers and those with a deeper interest in Roman history.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781782393900
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 May 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Edition: Main
Illustration: 5 maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Peter Jones was educated at Cambridge University and taught Classics at Cambridge and at Newcastle University, before retiring in 1997. He has written a regular column, 'Ancient & Modern', in the Spectator for many years and is the author of various books on the Classics, including the bestselling Learn Latin and Learn Ancient Greek, as well as Vote for Caesar and Reading Virgil's Aeneid I and II.
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