by Mary Beard · Booket · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788408247517
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Dive into the fascinating history of Ancient Rome with 'SPQR' by Mary Beard. This book offers a masterful and entertaining view of Rome's evolution, from its mythical origins to its consolidation as a world power. Beard, a leading figure in classical studies, presents an accessible narrative that explores the political and social institutions, military conquests, and architectural works that defined Roman civilization. Discover the deeds of famous figures such as Cicero and Julius Caesar, and understand how the Roman legacy continues to influence our current culture and politics.
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.
