David Matz is Professor of Classical Languages, St. Bonaventure University.
The book's use of primary sources to illustrate daily experiences
makes it valuable both for the historical and cultural background
it presents and for the wide array of Roman voices it includes. Its
chapter arrangement and direct, informative style make it an
excellent supplementary text for courses on classical literature.
The chronology and brief biographies of Roman authors are valuable
and uncomplicated resources --Okey Goode, Lewis-Clark State
College
A very good, comprehensive introduction to Roman life. Especially
valuableare the primary source quotes that let the ancients speak
for themselves. I am particularly pleased that the author even
probed the treasury of CIL in digging up primary sources. This
helps students realize that the treasury of ancient Roman
literature is vast, and is handed down to us in various forms. . .
the index of authors, which provides a brief biography and list of
major works for each, is especially attractive. Students, I feel,
will find this index particularly helpful. All in all, a very fine
intro. --Keith C. Wessel, Martin Luther College
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