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The corrupt Romans knew how to live... From the savage Nero to other disgusting emperors, from brave legionaries to poor farmers, the diversity and beauty of the terrible Roman era are amazing.
This book is a richly illustrated introduction to an exceptionally interesting people, known for their belligerence and conquering tendencies, but at the same time capable of enchanting craftsmanship and a mythological view of the world.
Harald Haarmann's book presents the discovery of Europe's oldest highly developed culture (c. 5500–3500 BC), known as the Danube or Old European Civilization, with an emphasis on its writing, art and influence.
Anthology of Latin Fragments of Pliny the Elder with Croatian Explanations (Golik, 1909) presents ancient views on nature, man and the world, with brief comments for understanding and teaching.
Michael A. Cook, Princeton professor of Islamic history, provides an overview of human history from the Neolithic to the fall of the Twin Towers in 2001 in this witty and intelligent synthesis, asking the key question: why did everything happen exactly th