Primus Pilus Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Another review has been completed for our Roman Books section, thanks to Pertinax. This is not one of those attention grabbing titles that will appeal to the sword and combat enthusiast, nor to the afficionado of heavyweight power politics and great personages. It is however a piece of subtle, steady and scholarly discourse that gives weight and texture to any Romanophiles imagining of the Roman (and Grecian) world. I personally found that the work helped me form a more grounded mental picture of the Attic and Italian countryside, its pattern of landholdings and the nature and dynamic of its inhabitants... ...read the full review of Famine and Food Supply in the Graeco-Roman World by P. Garsney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Excellent. I have a feeling that this review will become the subject of some new threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Yes, it sounds great. Good info could really change the way many things are viewed from athenian imperialism to the breakdown of the West in the V century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Augusta Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Well, Pertinax - you were right - the title did not immediately grab me, so I have only just read this review - but it sounds like a fascinating read, on a much neglected area of study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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