What is SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome?
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome is a 2015 nonfiction book by the English classicist Mary Beard. Profile Books published it in the United Kingdom, and Liveright & Company published it elsewhere.
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Who wrote SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome?
Mary Beard, an English classicist, wrote SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome. The book was published in 2015.
Where was SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome published?
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome was published in the United Kingdom by Profile Books. Elsewhere, it was published by Liveright & Company.
Did SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome win any awards?
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome was a finalist for the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award in the Nonfiction category.
Did SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome appear on any bestseller lists?
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome appeared on the New York Times hardcover, non-fiction bestseller list in December 2015.
What does SPQR stand for in SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome?
SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, a Classical Latin phrase meaning The Senate and People of Rome. It was an emblematic phrase for the government of the Roman Republic, appearing on inscriptions, monument dedications, and some Roman currency.