Richard, Carl J.

Why we're all Romans : the Roman contribution to the Western world / Carl J. Richard. - Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield : Distributed by National Book Network, c2010. - xv, 301 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-288) and indexes.

Roman history in brief -- Administration and law -- Engineering and architecture -- Epic and lyric poetry -- Speeches, letters, and agricultural manuals -- Philosophy -- Historical writing -- Comedy and satire -- Greek and Jewish contributions in the Roman era -- The rise and romanization of Christianity.

9780742567788 (cloth : alk. paper) 0742567788 (cloth : alk. paper)

2009043889


Civilization, Modern--Roman influences.


Rome--Civilization--Influence.
Rome--History.

DG77 / .R53 2010

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