Schiavone, Aldo.

The end of the past : ancient Rome and the modern West / Aldo Schiavone ; translated by Margery J. Schneider.

Cambridge, Mass. ; London, England : Harvard University Press, 2000.

viii, 278 pages ; 24 cm

Revealing Antiquity ; 13

This searching interpretation of past and present addresses fundamental questions about the fall of the Roman Empire. Why did ancient culture, once so strong and rich, come to an end? Was it destroyed by weaknesses inherent in its nature? Or were mistakes made that could have been avoided-was there a point at which Greco-Roman society took a wrong turn? And in what ways is modern society different? Schiavone's lively and provocative examination of the ancient world, "the eternal theater of history and power," offers a stimulating opportunity to view modern society in light of the experience of antiquity.

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Europa
Civilization, Western Roman influences.
Civilisation occidentale Influence romaine.
Economics
Geschichte
Geschichtsbild
Rezeption
Romeinse oudheid.
Verval (geschiedenis)
Het Westen.
Rome History Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D.
Europe History 476-1492 Economic aspects.
Rome Histoire 30 av. J.-C.-476 (Empire)
Europe Histoire 476-1492 Aspect économique.
Europe
Rome (Empire)
Römisches Reich
Europe, Western History 476-1492 Economic aspects.

History

Revealing antiquity ; 13.

Localisation: Bibliothèque main 221127
Cote: DG311 .S3 2000
Statut: Disponible