Roman Mythology
Stewart Perowne
📚 Genre
Non-Fiction - Mythology and Classical Antiquity
🏢 Publisher
Hamlyn
📅 Publication Year
1983
🔢 ISBN
0600363242
About This Book
An introductory overview of the gods, heroes, and legends of ancient Rome, exploring how Roman mythology evolved from indigenous Italian traditions and integrated Greek influences. The cover features a prominent photograph of a classical Roman sculptural bust in profile with bright orange serif typography.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
144
Edition
Hardcover
Series
Part of the Hamlyn Library of Mythology series
Target Audience
General Audience and Students of Classics
Collector Information
Condition
Good. Shows light shelf wear, edge wear on the dust jacket, and minor surface creasing on the cover laminate.
Estimated Value
$10-$25
Rarity
Common. Widely published by Hamlyn as part of a popular educational series and easily found on the used book market.
Historical Significance
Serves as an accessible mid-20th-century popular history contribution to the understanding and appreciation of classical mythology for general readers.
Collector Notes
Maintains low monetary value due to high print runs. Store in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the orange typography and dust jacket preservation.
Similar Books
Mythology by Edith Hamilton; The Gods of the Greeks and Romans by Carl Kerenyi; Roman Myths by Jane F. Gardner; Classical Mythology by Mark P.O. Morford
Notable Features
Profusely illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs of classical art, artifacts, and archaeological sites.