To walk on remnants of the storied Appian Way, from Rome to Italy, is to walk in the footsteps of ghosts. In this book, the author is our guide to those ghosts - and the layers of history they represent. It takes us on a trek with him back in time, to the campaigns of Garibaldi, the revolt of Spartacus, and the glory days of Imperial Rome.
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Robert A. Kaster is a Professor of Classics and Kennedy Foundation Professor of Latin at Princeton University. His scholarship delves into the works of ancient Roman authors, examining their literary techniques and thematic concerns. Kaster's analysis illuminates the enduring impact of classical literature on Western thought and culture. He brings a profound understanding of the Latin language and its historical context to his interpretations.
