Historical facts and fictions ancient rome
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This book shares little-known facts from and excerpts of primary source documents to correct popular misconceptions about Ancient Rome and to show how those misconceptions became widespread.
Roman personalities and history have always had a larger-than-life profile in American popular culture, but most people think of this ancient civilization as merely decadent, cruel, and elitist. Most of our stereotypical conceptions of the empire and its people, however, are wrong. This book corrects popular misconceptions about the ancient Roman world, thus making ancient history relevant and accessible to modern readers and allowing modern critics of American politics and society to draw accurate comparisons.
Each chapter discusses how a particular misconception developed, spread, and evolved into what we now believe to be the historical truth. Topics discussed include crucifixion, the destruction of Carthage, Julius Caesar's last words, and Roman hygiene. Excerpts from primary source documents provide evidence of both the rise of the historical fictions and the truths behind the myths.
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Taal: en
Uitvoering: E-book
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 17 maart 2020
Ebook Formaat: EPUB2
Ebook beveiliging: Adobe DRM
Hoofdauteur: Monica M. Bontty
Hoofduitgeverij: Abc-Clio
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Editie: 1
Studieboek: Nee
EAN: 9798216047902