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Capitol wolf. Rome before the Caesars

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Capitol wolf. Rome before the Caesars
19.99 €
"The Capitoline She-wolf" - a unique work of the famous philologist Mikhail Gasparov, discovered after the death of the author in his notebooks and first published in 2008. It is a concise story about the founding of the Eternal City on Seven Hills, the first kings and their exile, Roman gods, priests and beliefs, historical figures and military actions. Mikhail Gasparov's inimitable authorial style combines simplicity of presentation, fascination and scientific reliability. The author provides many curious details from the life and manners of the ancient Romans. The reader will learn how many gods were the Romans, whether it is true that the Romans were very superstitious, in what direction in Rome opened the door, what means "Hannibal's Oath" and "Pyrrhic victory". The book will help deepen your understanding of Antiquity, as well as recognize references to Roman history in world literature, including Russian literature: Regulus and "Ciceronian augurs" in "Eugene Onegin". The reader will be immersed in Roman culture and art. Ruins of the ancient city, reliefs, vessels, statues, portraits, gems and maps - all this adorns the pages of the edition.
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