Roman Panorama
A Background for Today

This corrected 1958 edition of a 1944 original provides an introduction to Roman history and the nature of Roman society.

Humfrey Grose-Hodge (Author)

9781107627109, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 29 March 2012

314 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.46 kg

Originally published in 1958, this corrected edition of a 1944 original provides an accessible introduction to Roman history and the nature of Roman society. Aimed chiefly at the student of Latin, the text was chiefly written as a means of contextualizing this difficult language and, in doing so, encouraging a positive approach to study. The topics covered reflect the author's personal interests regarding Rome, adding to the accessibility of an account which avoids dry, logical history in favour of an approach based on engaging the reader and spurring their enthusiasm. Overall, this is a highly readable book, containing numerous illustrations, that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Latin and the Roman world.

Preface
Part I. Latin: 1. Latin and learning
Part II. Rome: 2. The setting
3. The city
4. The constitution
5. The magistrates
Part III. The Romans Abroad: 6. The conquest of Italy
7. The conquest of the world
8. The provinces
9. The empire
10. The army
11. The army (continued)
Part IV. The Romans at Home: 12. Men and women
13. Children and slaves
14. The gods
15. Houses, palaces and slums
16. The daily round
17. The day's work
18. The day's play
Part V. Roman remains: 19. Past, present and future
Index of people and places
Index of Latin names.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]