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Title: The Ancient Romans by Chester G. Starr ISBN: 0-19-501454-5 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: April, 1985 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: Not a Very Good Book!
Comment: I was looking for an informative book on Roman History. I pulled this off the shelf and bought it because it looked like it covered all of roman history. I was pretty disappointed! This book covers only some history about four select periods. Although it had good maps and very good pictures this is not a complete overview. If you want good Roman History, read Asimov or the Complete Idiots Guide.
Rating: 4
Summary: Enjoyed
Comment: As this was the text book for a classical civilization course I took, I found that this book was pleasantly readable, unlike most college texts. It was detailed enough so that it almost read like a novel at times, yet covered over 1000 years in the history of Rome so that it served as a good knowledge base. In addition, I enjoyed the fact that it took the knowledge one step further and analyzed WHY certain events occured (eg. the fall of the Western Roman Empire and why the East survived). I find many history texts that simply focus on WHAT occured and don't get into more detail. I liked how Starr divided Roman History into four units, with each section revolving around a central and important figure in Roman history (Hannibal,Caesar,Hadrian,St. Augustine). I found the "Roman Life" sections after each Unit to be a little bland at times, but the sections that were good were well written to hold my interest. I am very intrigued with ancient Roman history, and I found this text to be a worthwhile book, for academics or leisure.
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Title: The Ancient Greeks by Chester G., Starr ISBN: 0195012488 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: August, 1992 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: The Greeks by H. D. F. Kitto ISBN: 0140135219 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: March, 1991 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Wheelock's Latin, 6e by Frederic M. Wheelock, Richard LaFleur ISBN: 0060956410 Publisher: HarperResource Pub. Date: 01 July, 2000 List Price(USD): $20.95 |
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