These Were the Romans

by Graham I.F. Tingay and John Badcock Jr.

Book Overview

It is extremely readable, consistently entertaining...No book that tells the reader that the Romans slept in their underwear and debates whether or not they brushed their teeth is without merit--New England Classical Newsletter. "One of the key elements to the usefulness of this book is the presence of direct quotes from noted Roman speakers, writers, and philosophers which are effectively intermingled with description and history - A lively, highly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802312853
• ISBN13: 9780802312853
• Release Date: December 1995
• Publisher: Dufour Editions
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

The best intro to ancient Rome I've ever read

I've been doing a lot of research on ancient Rome for a book I'm writing and accidentally stumbled on this text (the 1985 edition) in a used bookstore. It's a fascinating read and an invaluable resource. What I love about it is that it not only provides a very concise history of Rome, but explains how the Romans dressed, ate, worked, played, entertained themselves and lived day to day. It also covers the literature and religions of the time. If you loved HBO's "Rome" series, Colleen McCullough's "Masters of Rome" books or are interested in the era for other reasons, this is a superb, well-written account of the people and the time. I couldn't recommend it more highly.

Gotta love this

The Romans how can you not love them! This book gives you the reason why. It covers all aspects of the Roman livelihood, their homes, jobs, lands and customs. I think it is one of the better general informative books about the Romans out there, and would give a real good education for the general reader. For the skilled professional or student of the classics, this book will help touch up what you don't know and secure what you do. It is worth the read, and you will be able to tell why it is a standard classic used to teach in so many universities.