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Penguin history of Europe volume 02
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English
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"The breath of reading is astounding, the knowledge displayed is awe-inspiring and the attention quietly given to critical theory and the postmodern questioning of evidence is both careful and sincere."—The Daily Telegraph (UK)
"A superlative work of historical scholarship."—Literary Review (UK)
A unique and enlightening look at Europe's so-called Dark Ages; the second volume in the Penguin History of Europe
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"A superlative work of historical scholarship."—Literary Review (UK)
A unique and enlightening look at Europe's so-called Dark Ages; the second volume in the Penguin History of Europe
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The rise and fall of ancient Rome has been on American minds from the beginning of our republic. Today we focus less on the Roman Republic than on the empire that took its place. Depending on who's doing the talking, the history of Rome serves as either a triumphal call to action or a dire warning of imminent collapse. In Are We Rome? the esteemed editor and author Cullen Murphy reveals a wide array of similarities between the two empires: the blinkered,...
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This engaging yet deeply informed work not only examines Roman history and the multitude of Roman achievements in rich and colorful detail but also delineates their crucial and lasting impact on Western civilization. Noted historian Carl J. Richard argues that although we Westerners are "all Greeks" in politics, science, philosophy, and literature and "all Hebrews" in morality and spirituality, it was the Romans who made us Greeks and Hebrews.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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710L
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English
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"Describes ancient Rome, including its earliest inhabitants, government structure, major achievements, and rise to power, as well as its lasting influences on the world"--Provided by publisher.
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"Ancient Rome is famous for its vast empire, which covered most of Europe as well as much of Asia and northern Africa. But it's also the source of achievements and inventions that have shaped Western civilization. Some of the best known include the alphabet, the calendar, and concrete, but there are many more. Readers will delight as they discover the many inventions and achievements of ancient Rome in this engaging volume. Thoroughly researched text...
8) The Romans
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"A closer look at the world of the ancient Romans. Find out how they lived, which games they played, and what discoveries they made"--Cover.
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[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Imagine a world without roads, toilets, or even towns! The Romans brought us many amazing inventions, including takeout food, shopping trips, and toothpaste. Discover how the past has shaped the way we live today.
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