But there is no denying that, using its strange structure, it manages to cover an impossibly immense amount of ground.and with a sense of humour and irony to boot! A magnificently useful historical manual, but be prepared to blink once or twice, thanks to its occasionally off-putting approach.
It has one of the strangest structures I have ever encountered in a history book in fact, I could only describe it as "two steps forward, one step back" in its summary approach to the history of Rome. This book should be seen as a general reference, allowing for the reader to find areas they're interested in for further reading.more The index at the end is excellent, allowing for references to be found easily. The bibliography, although limited, does well in giving readers the ability to enhance their knowledge. However, this does allow the book to convey a particular image on Roman culture, though this is for a specific time period, and should not be used to represent all of Roman history. The history of Rome is glossed over in parts, opting to spend more time on the 'exciting' topics such as colosseums. The index at the end is excellent, allowing fo Interesting to read, but it falls short in its aim. Interesting to read, but it falls short in its aim. In this book he has produced a beguiling and entertaining introduction to the Romans, one that vividly brings to life the people who helped create the world we live in today.more Through the twists and turns of his 1250-year itinerary, Peter Jones is a friendly and clear-thinking guide.
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Fusing a lively and entertaining narrative with rigorous research, Veni, Vidi, Vici breaks down each major period into a series of concise nuggets that provide a fascinating commentary on every aspect of the Roman world - from plebs to personalities, sauces to sexuality, games to gladiators, poets to punishments, mosaics to medicine and Catullus to Christianity. He reminds us that while we shouldn't live in the past, we are wiser and stronger when we live with it' Bettany Hughes, Sunday Telegraph The Romans left a long-lasting legacy and their influence can still be seen all around us - from our calendar and coins, to our language and laws - but how much do we really know about them? Help is at hand in the form of Veni, Vidi, Vici, which tells the remarkable, and often surprising, story of the Romans and the most enduring empire in history. He reminds us that while we shouldn't live in the past, we are wiser and stronger when we live with it' Bettany Hughes, Sunday Telegraph The Romans left a long-lasting legacy and their influence can still be seen all around us - from our calendar and coins, to our language and laws - but how much do we really know about them? Help is at 'Jones's is a vital public service.
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