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LoC No.: 12006568
Title: Rome
Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Rome" by W. Warde Fowler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the rise of Rome, its character, and its significance in the Mediterranean basin, serving as a foundation for understanding its eventual dominion and influence. The opening of the book sets the stage by examining the mundane nature of Roman antiquities, illustrating how their practicality often overshadowed the beauty typically associated with Greek art and culture. Fowler portrays the Romans as a highly practical and realistic people, emphasizing utility over aesthetic appeal in their creations. He notes that Roman literature and philosophy center around utilitarian themes rather than lofty ideals, suggesting a culture marked by discipline and a focus on governance and societal obligations. The beginning clearly establishes Fowler's approach to understanding Rome not just as a historical entity, but as a civilization shaped by its practical pursuits and challenges, laying a framework for the detailed discussions that will follow regarding its political, military, and cultural developments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fowler, W. Warde (William Warde), 1847-1921
EBook No.: 56630
Published: Feb 23, 2018
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- History
Subject: Rome -- Politics and government
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12006568
Title: Rome
Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Rome" by W. Warde Fowler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the rise of Rome, its character, and its significance in the Mediterranean basin, serving as a foundation for understanding its eventual dominion and influence. The opening of the book sets the stage by examining the mundane nature of Roman antiquities, illustrating how their practicality often overshadowed the beauty typically associated with Greek art and culture. Fowler portrays the Romans as a highly practical and realistic people, emphasizing utility over aesthetic appeal in their creations. He notes that Roman literature and philosophy center around utilitarian themes rather than lofty ideals, suggesting a culture marked by discipline and a focus on governance and societal obligations. The beginning clearly establishes Fowler's approach to understanding Rome not just as a historical entity, but as a civilization shaped by its practical pursuits and challenges, laying a framework for the detailed discussions that will follow regarding its political, military, and cultural developments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fowler, W. Warde (William Warde), 1847-1921
EBook No.: 56630
Published: Feb 23, 2018
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- History
Subject: Rome -- Politics and government
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.