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"Eternal City"
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"Democracy"
"Etruscans"
"Romulus"
"Remus"
"Tiber River"
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"Colosseum"
"Plebs" or "Plebeian"
"Roman Empire"

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Human Rights in Ancient Rome by Richard Bauman
Call Number: EBRARY E-BOOK
ISBN: 9780203012444
Publication Date: 2012-10-02
The concept of human rights has a long history. Its practical origins, as distinct from its theoretical antecedents, are said to be comparatively recent, going back no further than the American and French Bills of Rights of the eighteenth century. Even those landmarks are seen as little more than the precursors of the twentieth century starting-point - the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1948. In this unique and stimulating book, Richard Bauman investigates the concept of human rights in the Roman world. He argues that on the theoretical side, ideas were developed by thinkers such as Cicero and Seneca and on the pragmatic side, practical applications were rewarded mainly through the law. He presents a comprehensive analysis of human rights in ancient Rome and offers enlightening comparisons between the Roman and twentieth century understanding of human rights.
Life and Leisure in Ancient Rome by John P. Balsdon
Call Number: DG90 .B25 2002
ISBN: 1842125931
Publication Date: 2002-05-01
How did average Romans live out each year, conduct their family life, rear and educate their children? What about slaves in the household? How did people enjoy themselves--did they travel or go to the theater? And, how were those famed gladiators trained? From a wide variety of sources--writers, inscriptions, papyri, mosaics, stones, even graffiti--the answers to these question come into sharp relief. "By far the best single volume on the subject."--"The Guardian."
Living in Ancient Rome by Don Nardo (Editor)
Call Number: DG78 .L6 2004
ISBN: 0737714565
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
For centuries Rome controlled the entire Mediterranean world. This volume examines various aspects of Roman life in the words of both modern and ancient writers. Covered in a series of informative essays are houses and apartments, slaves, religious worship, marriage, roads and travel, and chariot races and other sports and games.
The Romans and Their World by Brian Campbell
Call Number: EBRARY E-BOOK
ISBN: 9780300117950
Publication Date: 2012-01-10
This one-volume history of the Roman world begins with the early years of the republic and carries the story nearly a thousand years forward to 476, when Romulus Augustus, the last Western Roman emperor, was deposed. Brian Campbell, respected scholar and teacher, presents a fascinating and wide-ranging introduction to Rome, drawing on an array of ancient sources and covering topics of interest to readers with little prior background in Roman history as well as those already familiar with the great civilization. Campbell explores several themes, including the fall of the republic, the impact of colorful and diverse emperors on imperial politics, the administrative structure of empire, and the Roman army and how warfare affected the Roman world. He also surveys cultural and social life, including religion and the rise of Christianity. Generously enhanced with maps and illustrations, this book is a rich and inspiring account of a mighty civilization and the citizens who made it so.
Chronicle of the Roman Republic by Philip Matyszak
Call Number: DG231 .M39 2003
ISBN: 0500287635
Civilization of the Ancient Mediterranean by Rachel Kitzinger (Editor); Michael Grant (Editor)
Call Number: DE59 .C55 1988 V.1-3
ISBN: 0684175940
Publication Date: 1988-01-01
A three-volume reference work of 97 original essays on the people, customs, government, religion, and arts of the ancient world, from 2000 B.C. to the fall of Rome in A.D.476. Structured to present a comparative rather than chronological study of Greek and Roman institutions and life. The essays are
A Companion to the Roman Republic by Nathan Rosenstein (Editor); Robert Morstein-Marx (Editor)
Call Number: EBRARY BOOK
ISBN: 9781444334135
Publication Date: 2010-02-01
This Companion provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Roman Republican history as it is currently practiced. Highlights recent developments, including archaeological discoveries, fresh approaches to textual sources, and the opening up of new areas of historical study Retains the drama of the Republic?s rise and fall Emphasizes not just the evidence of texts and physical remains, but also the models and assumptions that scholars bring to these artefacts Looks at the role played by the physical geography and environment of Italy Offers a compact but detailed narrative of military and political developments from the birth of the Roman Republic through to the death of Julius Caesar Discusses current controversies in the field

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Films & Videos

You can find these films on the Upper Level of Warner Library.

The Roman Empire in the First Century by PBS Home Video
Call Number: DG78.R66 2005
ISBN: 9781415711125
Gods and Goddesses by The History Channel
Call Number: BL783.G63 2006
ISBN: 9780767092494
Great Courses: Classical archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome by John R. Hale
Call Number: DVD HIST WORLD HAL CLA Discs 1-6
ISBN: 9781598032130

Library of Congress Classification: DE & DG

Books about Italy & the Greco-Roman world are located in the stacks under DE & DG. For details about specific call numbers (sub-classified by period, criticism, collections, individual authors, etc.) see the document below.

Library of Congress Classification for Italy & the Greco-Roman world

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