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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