Rome: European Culture and Its Impact On World Culture

by Roy Jackson

The Roman Impact On European And World CultureAn empire that disintegrated almost 1000 years ago still shapes much of Western culture. This book will open your eyes to the lasting greatness of a nation that can never be forgotten.At its height, the Roman empire was the most influential body in the western world in social, legal and political terms. Today there are still many cultural remnants of ancient Rome. In fact, it’s difficult to find any area of modern life that isn’t at least partially influenced by Roman customs and habits.Many of the world’s legal and political systems had their origin in the Roman Empire – the concept of innocence until guilt is proven is a classic example of Roman influence. While reading The Roman Impact On European And World Culture, you will areas of criminal and civil law that are uniquely shaped by the Roman system of jurisprudenceThe Roman influence on two streams of European languagesFour amazing fields of architecture and engineering that still show the innovations of RomeThe Roman impact on modern urban life and structure, all based on the city of Rome.The Romans were nothing if not pragmatic, and as they conquered the western world, they were happy to use ideas from other cultures to consolidate their influence. They were also innovators, and many of the practices we take for granted today had their origins in ancient Rome, which was effectively a blueprint for modern city life. This book examines the wide-reaching and enduring impact of the Roman Empire on various areas of European and world culture. You never have a day when some dimension of your own life isn't touched by the remnants of Roman culture. ACT NOW! Click that orange BUY button at the top of this page! Then, start reading the fascinating tidbits of history and customs that are derived from Rome. Read The Roman Impact On European And World Culture on your Kindle device, computer, tablet or smartphone.

21 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 12, 2015

About the author

I am a Reader in the Philosophy of Religion, teaching courses on Islam, Nietzsche, Greek philosophy, and philosophy of religion. I am particularly interested in the interaction between western philosophy and the religious claims made by Islam, which align with my view that philosophy and religion are intertwined.


Awards

University Teaching Fellowship

Awarded research grant for Learning for Sustainable Futures (LFSF) in Education
Erasmus exchange with University of Cordoba

Membership of professional bodies
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA)

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Member of the Council for the British Association for Islamic Studies (BRAIS)

British Association for the Study of Religion (BASR)