Theodor Mommsen's History of Rome (edit title/settings)

Shelfari edited the description of Theodor Mommsen's History of Rome Saturday, August 1, 2009.

• Mommsen's History of Rome was a major influence on the concept of ancient history during the last half of the nineteenth century. His book was translated into every major language and gained favour with a huge international public. It has remained the most indispensable core work in the field of Roman studies, its lasting success lying in Mommsen's "incomparable mastery of every aspect of civilization".