The Grandeur That Was Rome: a survey of Roman culture and civilisation

by J. C. Stobart

Overview

This book is a continuation of "The Glory that was Greece," written with the same purpose and from the same point of view.

The point of view is that of humanity and the progress of civilisation. The value of Rome's contribution to the lasting welfare of mankind is the test of what is to be emphasised or neglected. Hence the instructed reader will find a deliberate attempt to adjust the historical balance which has, I venture to think, been unfairly deflected by excessive deference to literary and scholastic traditions. The Roman histories of the nineteenth century were wont to stop short with the Republic, because "Classical Latin" ceased with Cicero and Ovid.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161375303
Publisher:	V F Editions
Publication date:	07/21/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB