What books give an overview of ancient Roman civilization suitable

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2016-12-23 10:55:59 Post No. 2131245
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Anonymous 2016-12-23 10:55:59 Post No. 2131245 [Report]

What books give an overview of ancient Roman civilization suitable for a beginner?
Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire seems like the definitive work, but I've heard mixed things about its accuracy.

Anonymous 2016-12-23 10:56:52 Post No.2131246
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SPQR by Mary Beard

Anonymous 2016-12-23 11:19:29 Post No.2131331
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Anonymous 2016-12-23 11:19:29 Post No.2131331 [Report]

>>2131246

This.

If you're a beginner, why would you try to swallow a 65485 volume wall of text? Go with something much more recent and mainstream.

Anonymous 2016-12-23 11:24:25 Post No.2131354
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Anonymous 2016-12-23 11:24:25 Post No.2131354 [Report]

>>2131245
That is a sick nice edition.

Anonymous 2016-12-23 11:28:04 Post No.2131370
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Anonymous 2016-12-23 11:28:04 Post No.2131370 [Report]

>>2131246
>>2131331

I was actually considering this, but became suspicious after seeing it described as "revisionist."

I'll check it out though, seems like a decent enough place to start.

Anonymous 2016-12-23 11:28:39 Post No.2131373
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Anonymous 2016-12-23 11:28:39 Post No.2131373 [Report]

>>2131331
it's a really nice read

What books give an overview of ancient Roman civilization suitable

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