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World History

JDPriestly

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2. I've been reading a very sketchy history of the Mediterranean area.

Reply to Odin2005 (Original post)

Wed Oct 24, 2012, 03:20 AM

Oct 2012

It barely touches on the late Roman Empire but whets my curiosity about it more.

I also read the biography of Cleopatra published a few years ago. It's just fascinating history although, from the little I know, the lifestyles and values of the leaders of the time were often repulsive.

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Anyone else fascinated by The later Roman Republic? [View all] Odin2005 Oct 2012 OP

Me and Getorix Judith Geary Oct 2012 #1

I've been reading a very sketchy history of the Mediterranean area. JDPriestly Oct 2012 #2

wow, very fascinating mjrr_595 Oct 2012 #3

An amazing time where unbridled ambitions and the chance to fulfill it Leontius Oct 2012 #4