'Teach Yourself Roman Civilization' takes an exciting look at the Romans and their world in all its rich variety. Key "sites" are explored in the landscape and the literature of the civilisation, and tasters of Roman life and thought include a look at achievements in public works, private comforts, prose, poetry and propaganda.
The book discusses: art and literature; architecture; politics; religion; mythology; and archaeology.
The readers will gain new insights into the Roman past, its people, society and psychology and will feel encouraged and confident in the future to revisit Roman civilisation for themselves.
