The classical historian Theodor Mommsen (1817-1903) published his History of Rome between 1854 and 1856. His work was received with widespread acclaim by the scholarly community and the reading public. In 1902, in recognition of this monumental work, Mommsen was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature and acclaimed as 'the greatest living master of the art of historical writing'. Mommsen rejected traditional Enlightenment accounts, which glorified ancient Rome; instead, guided by a new and rigorous criticism of sources, he began the demythologisation of Roman history. In a vivacious and engaging style, using modern terms to express classical ideas, Mommsen drew bold parallels between the nineteenth century and classical Rome. Volume 1 begins with Rome's earliest origins and ends with the unification of Italy; it contains separate chapters on religion, law and justice, art, and writing. This 1862 translation is based on the German third edition (1861).
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13
9781108009737
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95335908
Product Key Features
Author
Theodor Mommsen
Publication Name
The History of Rome
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
532 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
140mm
Volume
Volume 1
Item Weight
670g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Theodor Mommsen
Series Title
Cambridge Library Collection-Classics
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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