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Reviews (Cross-sectional publications)

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Cross-sectional publications are book reviews presenting a broad, comprehensive perspective on the history of ancient Rome and the ancient world. This category includes overviews of works spanning long periods of history and covering diverse topics—from politics and the military, through society and the economy, to culture and religion. These are ideal titles for readers who want to consolidate their knowledge or begin a deeper exploration of classical topics.

Review: When Our World Became Christian: 312 – 394

When Our World Became Christian: 312 - 394 In his not-very large book, entitled “When Our World Became Christian: 312 – 394”, the French historian Mr. Paul Veyne told his readers the story of the…Więcej

Review: Caesar. Life of a Colossus

Caesar. Life of a Colossus I recently read an excellently written biography of The Greatest of Romans. The author of this fat book is a representative of the younger generation of modern historians, the British…Więcej

Review: Belisarius: The Last Roman General

Belisarius: The Last Roman General The book “Belisarius: The Last Roman General” by Ian Hughes is a very interesting position about the famous Byzantine commander who recaptured part of the lands of the former Western…Więcej

Review: Ancient Rome: From Romulus to Justinian

Ancient Rome: From Romulus to Justinian The book “Ancient Rome: From Romulus to Justinian” by Thomas R. Martin is a comprehensive guide to the history of ancient Rome from its mythical foundation by Romulus to…Więcej

Review: Religions of Rome

Religions of Rome The book “Religions of Rome” by Mary Beard is a real treasury of knowledge about ancient Roman beliefs, as well as an attempt to look at Roman religion from a different perspective.…Więcej

Review: Last Days of Pompeii

Last Days of Pompeii The book “Last Days of Pompeii” by Edward Bulwer-Lytton – an English writer from the 19th century – is certainly an interesting position. The author, who worked as a writer, also…Więcej

Review: For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare

For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare The book “For the Glory of Rome: A History of Warriors and Warfare” by Ross Cowan is a position showing the military aspect of…Więcej

Review: The World of Late Antiquity

The World of Late Antiquity Mr. Peter Brown once wrote a book “The World of Late Antiquity”, in which, despite its small size, he presented the last stage of the long and beautiful ancient era,…Więcej

Review: Daily Life of the Etruscans

Daily Life of the Etruscans The ancient period in relation to the Apennine Peninsula is associated primarily with the theater of history, full of all kinds of events, with the Roman state in the lead…Więcej

Review: The Darkening Age: The Christian Destruction of the Classical World

The Darkening Age: The Christian Destruction of the Classical World The book “The Darkening Age: The Christian Destruction of the Classical World” by Catherine Nixey is a position that attempts to show Christianity in the…Więcej

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