SPQR : A History of Ancient Rome Allyn & Bacon Writing in English

Writing in English

disastrous social engineering by foreign governments

all Ayesha wants is a fresh start

the authors bring out that special awareness of nationality and patriotism which has been such a distinctive feature of British society

But will he succeed

SPQR : A History of Ancient Rome Allyn & Bacon Writing in EnglishIn SPQR, an instant classic, Mary Beard narrates the history of Rome "with passion and without technical jargon" and demonstrates how "a slightly shabby Iron Age village" rose to become the "undisputed hegemon of the Mediterranean" (Wall Street Journal). Hailed by critics as animating "the grand sweep and the intimate details that bring the distant past vividly to life" (Economist) in a way that makes "your hair stand on end" (Christian Science