$31.99
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
2 April 2025
Summary
From Myth to Empire: Unveiling the Legends of Early Rome
Philip Matyszak skilfully navigates the myths and legends of early Rome, exploring the enigmatic origins of the Romans and how the first seeds of a great empire were sown.
‘I sing of arms and the man’ wrote Virgil at the start of the Aeneid, one of Rome’s most iconic origin stories exploring the tumultuous journey of Aeneas from Trojan prince to a hero of Rome. But did Aeneas actually flee from Troy? H…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500028315 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0500028311 |
| Author: | Philip Matyszak |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 2 April 2025 |
| Weight: | 470g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 138mm |
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Critics Review
Clear and engaging.– “Booklist” (5/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)Lively … enjoyable retellings of the stories Romans took as their ancient history… . Aside from their sheer entertainment value, Matyszak reminds readers, these legends are important because they shaped Rome’s self-image… . Well-informed and well-rendered snapshots of the ancient world.– “Kirkus Reviews” (3/15/2025 12:00:00 AM)
About The Author
Philip Matyszak
Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John’s College, Oxford. He also teaches and prepares courses for the eLearning programme at Cambridge University. He is the author of numerous books on the ancient world, including Lost Cities of the Ancient World (2023), The Greek and Roman Myths (2010) and Ancient Magic (2019), all published by Thames & Hudson.
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