Fowler, W. Warde (William Warde) 1847-1921 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Rome" by W. Warde Fowler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the rise of Rome, its character, and its significance in the Mediterranean basin, serving as a foundation for understanding its eventual dominion and influence. The opening of the book sets the stage by examining the mundane nature of Roman antiquities, illustrating how their practicality often overshadowed the beauty typically associated with Greek art and culture. Fowler portrays the Romans as a highly practical and realistic people, emphasizing utility over aesthetic appeal in their creations. He notes that Roman literature and philosophy center around utilitarian themes rather than lofty ideals, suggesting a culture marked by discipline and a focus on governance and societal obligations. The beginning clearly establishes Fowler's approach to understanding Rome not just as a historical entity, but as a civilization shaped by its practical pursuits and challenges, laying a framework for the detailed discussions that will follow regarding its political, military, and cultural developments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-02-23 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Rome -- History Rome -- Politics and government DG Original publication data not identified 12006568 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56630 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56630 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134315.0 56630