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Rome Before Rome: The Legends That Shaped the Romans

Name: Rome Before Rome: The Legends That Shaped the Romans
Brand: W.W. NORTON
SKU: 73202
Price: 24.95 USD
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An in-depth exploration of the myths and legends of early Rome, highlighting the enigmatic origins of the Romans and how the first seeds of this vast empire were sown.

"I sing of arms and the man" wrote Vergil at the start of the Aeneid, one of Rome's most iconic origin stories as it explores the tumultuous journey of Aeneas from Trojan prince to Roman hero. But did Aeneas actually flee from Troy? How did this story affect the Romans' perspective of themselves? And did they believe it? In Rome Before Rome, Philip Matyszak explores the myths and legends, heroes and villains that shaped the Roman sense of self. Hardcover, 224 pages.

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