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This engaging yet deeply informed work not only examines Roman history and the multitude of Roman achievements in rich and colorful detail but also delineates their crucial and lasting impact on Western civilization. Noted historian Carl J. Richard argues that although we Westerners are "all Greeks" in politics, science, philosophy, and literature and "all Hebrews" in morality and spirituality, it was the Romans who made us Greeks and Hebrews.
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Published in 1880, Ben-Hur is a fictionalization of the events of Christ's life, beginning with the Nativity and ending with the Crucifixion. The story uses a parallel structure to simultaneously explore the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Hebrew prince who lived in the time of Christ. This remarkable work of historical fiction reshaped the landscape of American popular literature and prompted millions of readers to reevaluate their personal views of Christianity....
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"The history of Rome has long been narrow and one-sided, essentially a history of 'the Doing of Important Things,' and as far as Roman historians have been concerned, women don't make that history. From Romulus through the political stab-fest of the late Republic, and then on to all the emperors, Roman historians may deign to give you a wife or a mother to show how bad things become when women get out of control, but history is more than that. Emma...
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Lonely Planet
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2019.
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Lonely Planet's Best of Rome is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Imagine the roar of the crowds in the Colosseum, crane your neck at the Sistine Chapel, and sample every single flavour of pizza and gelato the city offers - all with your trusted travel companion.
5) Rome
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Lonely Planet
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2019.
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Lonely Planet's Rome is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Renaissance masterpieces at Villa Borghese, experience the awe-inspiring, ancient Colosseum, and walk one of the world's oldest roads - all with your trusted travel companion.
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From the beginning, Rome was a hotbed of power, overweening ambition, desire, political genius, and corruption. Hughes details the turbulent years that saw the formation of empire and the establishment of the sociopolitical system, along the way providing colorful portraits of all the major figures, both political and cultural. For almost a thousand years, Rome would remain the most politically important, richest, and largest city in the Western world.
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Fodor's Travel
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[2024]
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"Whether you want to tour the Roman Forum, explore the Vatican, or marvel at the Colosseum, the local Fodor's travel experts in Rome are here to help! Fodor's Rome guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos."--...
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Lonely Planet
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2018
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"Lonely Planet Discover Rome is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Imagine the roar of the crowds in the Colosseum, crane your neck at the Sistine Chapel, and sample every single flavour of pizza and gelato the city offers, all with your trusted travel companion." -- provided by publisher.
10) Rome
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DK Eyewitness Travel
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2023.
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Discover why Italy's capital is one of the world's most romantic, charismatic and unforgettable cities! Whether you want to wander through the ruins of the Roman Forum, gaze up at the spectacular ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, or taste the world-famous food in the markets of Campo de' Fiori, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience it all!
11) Rick Steves Rome
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Avalon Travel
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[2021]
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Explore ancient ruins and view Renaissance masterpieces in this truly modern Eternal City. Inside Rick Steves Rome you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Rome; -- Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites; -- Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel to corner trattorias, cozy wine bars, and the perfect scoop of gelato;...
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DK
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2020.
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"Discover the deadliest fighters of the Roman Empire in this ... guide to the gladiators of Rome's Colosseum. Learn about the female gladiators who battled each other for the crowd and the weapons and armor that were allowed inside the arena. [The book] also reveals the everyday lives of the citizens of Rome, as well as the disciplined legionnaires of the Roman army"--Publisher marketing.
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Fodor's Travel
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[2023]
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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Packed with landmark sights, world-renowned museums, awe-inspiring churches, fabulous trattorias, and, of course, the Vatican, Rome is a city that's worth returning to over and over again. And with so much to see and do in the Eternal City, Fodor's Rome is the guide to help travelers make the most of every trip.--Provided by...
18) Risen: a novel
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Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
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[2015]
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Button Books
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2023.
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Get ready to discover what it was like to live in this epic era of mad, bad emperors, wealthy senators, fearsome gladiators, loyal citizens, struggling lower classes and enslaved workers. With its highly structured and complicated society, life was a lavish and pampered affair for some and a harsh, beleaguered existence for others. Find out how this powerful civilisation invaded and conquered a massive area, including more than 50 million people at...
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Geronimo Stilton volume special edition
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Geronimo is taking his Benjamin on a trip to Rome to learn the city's history (and keep him from failing fifth grade), but when they arrive they're immediately pulled into the investigation of the "ghost" of a gladiator that seems to be haunting the Colosseum and scaring tourists away.
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