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Title: The Romans: An Introduction by Antony Kamm ISBN: 0-415-12040-3 Publisher: Routledge Pub. Date: November, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Problematic
Comment: Kamm's book is an interesting introduction to Roman history, and his topical approach to the subject allows first-time readers to separate aspects of Rome that are often confusingly twisted together.
However, that being said, Kamm still has some problems. He is short on detail, which will leave those who already have some knowledge of the subject disappointed. Plus, he regularly passes judgement on the Ancient Romans based upon modern mores. For example, and this is just one of many, on page 126 he calls the slaughter of wild beasts in the Roman arena a "sickening morning's overture to the gladitorial contests in the afternoon." Well, while it is "sickening" to modern-day sensibilities, it certainly wasn't to the Roman mob, who constantly clamored for more blood. When Kamm passes judgement on the Romans based upon his own modern sensibilities he is committing a fallacy called "presentism." It is most unprofessional and detracts from his work.
Rating: 5
Summary: A comfortable read, admirably illustrated
Comment: Kamm has written a compulsively readable and highly instructive volume on Ancient Rome. He is a talented writer and a great teacher.
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Title: 38 Latin Stories by Anne H. Groton, James M. May ISBN: 0865162891 Publisher: Bolchazy Carducci Pub. Date: December, 1998 List Price(USD): $13.50 |
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Title: The Aeneid by Virgil, ROBERT FITZGERALD ISBN: 0679729526 Publisher: Vintage Pub. Date: 16 June, 1990 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
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Title: English Grammar for Students of Latin: The Study Guide for Those Learning Latin (English Grammar Series) by Norma Goldman, Ladislas Szymanski ISBN: 0934034192 Publisher: Olivia & Hill Press Pub. Date: April, 1993 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Pot of Gold and Other Plays by Plautus, E. F. Watling ISBN: 0140441492 Publisher: Viking Press Pub. Date: September, 1965 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Workbook for Wheelock's Latin, 3rd Edition, Revised by Paul T. Comeau, Richard LaFleur ISBN: 0060956429 Publisher: HarperResource Pub. Date: 01 July, 2000 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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