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In Search of the Romans James Renshaw (Godolphin and Latymer School, London, UK)

In Search of the Romans By James Renshaw (Godolphin and Latymer School, London, UK)

In Search of the Romans by James Renshaw (Godolphin and Latymer School, London, UK)


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Making extensive use of ancient sources and illustrated with over 200 photographs, drawings, maps and plans, In Search of the Romans provides essential reading for teachers and students of Classical Civilisation at GCSE level.

In Search of the Romans Summary

In Search of the Romans by James Renshaw (Godolphin and Latymer School, London, UK)

In Search of the Romans is a lively and informative introduction to ancient Rome. Making extensive use of ancient sources and copiously illustrated with photographs, drawings, maps and plans, it introduces six key areas of the Roman world: history, religion, society, entertainment, Pompeii, and Herculaneum. Each chapter can be read independently, although there are many cross-references and links between them. There are also useful Appendices on the city of Rome, Roman politics, currency values, clothing, and the calendar. Review questions throughout the book challenge students to read further and reflect on some of the most important social, political and cultural issues of ancient Rome, as well as comparing them with those of their own society. In Search of the Romans is essential reading for teachers and students of Classical Civilisation.

In Search of the Romans Reviews

Renshaw's work presents the history of Rome and its people in an accessible, student-friendly package. The language, although by no means simplistic, never becomes too technical and English translations always accompany Latin terms. He intersperses into the main body of the text a generous number of maps and images. These enhance, rather than detract from, the narrative as all visual sources appear on the same page as their description. The book is particularly strong in its use of Roman-era art and artifacts, along with modern reconstructions and schematics to complement the author's description of spaces and places such as sports venues, baths, and the city of Pompeii... Both students and instructors will benefit from this text. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

About James Renshaw (Godolphin and Latymer School, London, UK)

James Renshaw teaches Classics at Godolphin and Latymer School, UK. His books include In Search of the Greeks (2nd edn, Bloomsbury, 2015) and he is General Editor of the suite of books for OCR Classical Civilisation and Ancient History (Bloomsbury, 2017).

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction 1. A History of Rome 2. Roman Religion 3. Roman Society 4. Roman Enterntainment 5. Pomeii 6. Herculaneum Appendices 1. The City of Rome 2. The Roman Political System 3. Roman Currency Values 4. Roman Clothing 5. Time Chronology Index

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GOR009376386
9781853997488
185399748X
In Search of the Romans by James Renshaw (Godolphin and Latymer School, London, UK)
Used - Well Read
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2011-07-21
384
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