How accurate is Mommsen's History of Rome these days? I just want a good book that tells the history of this civilization in the best posible way; that is literally and historically.
Mommsen was a genius, and Romische geschichte is a treasure trove, but there's been a lot of work since then. There hasn't been a complete English translation in over a hundred years, although some parts have been translated more recently. If you're a relative beginner, try a more recent book, like Mary Beard's SPQR. Then take a look at Mommsen.
>>3059931
Sorry for not adding some information, but I'm mayoring in History and I'm reading the spanish version; so I guess its more difficult to give me an answer.
Thanks anyway
>>3059966
And I'm sorry for being so anglocentric. But I still believe that, while Mommsen is the foundation of much of modern scholarship, you're still better off reading a more recent work in order to get a 21st century view of the facts. Then, perhaps, go back to Mommsen for his depth and insights. Best of luck.
>>3061164
>And I'm sorry for being so anglocentric.
I can't believe somebody on /his/ really said this.
You do realize that this is an English imageboard, do you not? And that OP literally has to speak English to have made that OP?
>>3061164
Thanks again for your help, very much appreciated.