A Brief History of the Romans

by Mary T. Boatwright (Author), Daniel J. Gargola (Author), Noel Lenski (Author), Richard J.A. Talbert (Author) - A Brief History of the Romans Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.4 by 136 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Excellent overview of Roman history
  • Covers major political and military developments
  • Includes figures, maps, plates, tables, glossary, and recommended reading lists
  • Clear and concise content
  • Good supplement to a textbook
  • Thorough coverage of Roman governance
  • Simple yet thorough overview of Roman history and culture
  • Inspiring and informative

Cons from Reviews

  • Boring text
  • Lacks coverage of social customs, structures, and beliefs
  • Expensive for its size
  • Doesn't go into depth
  • Limited coverage of languages and arts
  • Slow delivery
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