by Mary Beard · Profile Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781846683817
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Delve into the captivating history of Ancient Rome with 'SPQR' by Mary Beard. This book explores Rome's rise from an insignificant village to an empire that dominated vast territories. Beard analyzes Roman culture, from slavery to hydraulic engineering, and examines topics such as democracy, migration, and religious controversy. Discover why Rome remains relevant today through this fresh and comprehensive look at its history.
Mary Ritter Beard was an American historian, author, women's suffrage activist, and women's history archivist who was also a lifelong advocate of social justice. As a Progressive Era reformer, Beard was active in both the labor and women's rights movements. She also authored several books on women's role in history including On Understanding Women (1931), America Through Women's Eyes, and Woman as Force in History: A Study in Traditions and Realities (1946), her major work. In addition, she collaborated with her husband, historian Charles Austin Beard, as coauthor of seven textbooks, most notably The Rise of American Civilization (1927), two volumes, and America in Midpassage: A Study of the Idea of Civilization (1939) and The American Spirit (1942), the third and fourth volume of The Rise of American Civilization series. A standalone book, Basic History of the United States, was their best-selling work.
