Another review has been completed for our Roman Books section, thanks to community member Favonius Cornelius.
Over the years I've noticed some distinct ways in writing history books of all kinds, each with its benefits. Some folks like to write the tale of the ancients in their own words and with their own perceptions; others seem purely academic with long presentations of resource and data, sometimes without even much interpretation. Personally I tend to like the happy medium of a mix: of ample quotation of the ancient histories, peppered with archaeological data, but guided by coherent narrative of the practiced historical mind. Valerie M. Warrior's sourcebook Roman Religion follows this latter pattern and is a thoroughly enjoyable read...
...read the full review of Roman Religion - A Sourcebook by Valerie M. Warrior
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