The Romans

The Romans provides an accessible introduction to the history, society, and scholarship of one of the most captivating and enduring civilizations in human history. From the establishment of the monarchy and the Republican era to the decline of the Empire, this comprehensive volume examines every aspect of Roman culture from both historical and archaeological perspectives. In addition to surveying the well-estbalished subjects of Roman history, author Kevin McGeough discusses the latest events in the archaeological investigation of Rome, such as the recent excavations at the Temple of Castor and Pollux in the Roman Forum and the controversial identification of an ossuary thought by some to hold the body of James, the brother of Jesus. The text is accompanied by carefully chosen illustrations, maps, a glossary, and chronology. Throughout, general readers and students will gain a vivid understanding of Roman civilization and of why it still captures our imagination today.

ISBN 0195379861   Pages 398 ISBN13 9780195379860 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc   Weight (grammes) 544 Imprint Oxford University Press Inc   Published in New York Format Paperback   Height (mm) 234 Publication date 26 Mar 2009   Width (mm) 154 Library of Congress 2008043484   Spine width (mm) 18 DEWEY 937   Academic level General, Undergraduate DEWEY edition DC22

Pt. I		Introduction
Ch. 1		Introduction		3
Pt. 2		Roman Civilization
Ch. 2		Location of Roman Civilization and Environmental Setting		19
Ch. 3		Historical and Chronological Setting		32
Ch. 4		Origins, Growth, and Decline of Roman Civilization		53
Ch. 5		Economics		97
Ch. 6		Social Organization and Social Structure		121
Ch. 7		Politics		153
Ch. 8		Religion and Ideology		178
Ch. 9		Material Culture		207
Ch. 10		Intellectual Accomplishments		248
Pt. 3		Current Assessments
Ch. 11		Major Controversies and Future Directions in the Study of Roman Civilization		287
		Glossary		307
		Chronology		333
		Sources for Further Study		339
		Index		367

Designed as an introduction to Roman culture for the general reader, student, and non-specialist, McGeough's (archaeology & history, Lethbridge U., Canada) text discusses Roman civilization in terms of its location & environmental setting, historical setting, and its origins, growth, and decline. It addresses issues such as economics, social organization, politics, religion, intellectual accomplishments, and concludes with a look at major controversies and future directions in the study of Roman civilization. The book includes a glossary, chronology, and list of sources for further study. Book News

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