The Classical Compendium
| Author | : Matyszak |
| Publisher | : Thames and Hudson |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 2009-09-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : IND:30000126991771 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Classical Compendium by : Matyszak
Download or read book The Classical Compendium written by Matyszak and published by Thames and Hudson. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The compendium includes humorous quips by the emperor Augustus and wry observations by the philosopher Socrates. There are stories of ghastly crimes, incredible journeys and some bizarre military mishaps, such as when a Macedonian army rushed to storm the walls of a Greek city, only to find that their ladders were six feet short. There are also dozens of lists, including Romans who lived to be 100 and odd deities like Sterculinus, the god of manure spreading." --Book Jacket.
