The Romans: An Introduction to Their History and Civilisation

by Karl Christ

Book Overview

Roman civilization is one of the bases of the modern world. The extraordinary achievements of Rome--political, military, cultural--and its dramatic, thousand-year history, during which it grew to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520045661
• ISBN13: 9780520045668
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Super Summary

Karl Christ's The Romans provides an excellent overview of the laws, religions, lifestyles, and technologies of the Roman people.Granted, the first 100-pages dryly surveys the battles and personalities that resonate throughout history; however, the rest of the book describes such fascinating facts as what most Romans ate for dinner and wore to work. Readers also learn about the evolution of Roman art and how the organization of their military enabled them to rule over most of the Western world. The table of contents makes it easy to locate the most interesting aspects of the Roman culture.The Romans presents a quick and comprehensive summary of a remarkable civilization. Unfortunately, some chapters are dull, while others are extremely engaging.

Good Overview

This book does not just list historical events, but talks about what the Romans believed, their economy, their religion, what they ate, and more. It is a good introductions to the Romans.