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Join Professor Fowler as he takes you on a captivating journey through the evolution and decline of religion in the Roman City-state. These insightful lectures, delivered at Edinburgh University, are designed for a public audience and delve into the rich tapestry of religious practices and beliefs that shaped Roman society. Discover how the sacred rituals and divine influences intertwined with daily life, offering a fascinating perspective on the spiritual landscape of ancient Rome. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

William Warde Fowler was a true polymath; although his early studies focused on natural history, he became a well-known authority on the history and religious traditions of ancient Rome — recognized as a peer of James Frazer in the understanding and interpretation of Roman beliefs and their influence on the character of the Roman people. Additionally, Professor Frazer was celebrated as an expert in ornithology, served for a time as curator of the Parks and the Botanic Garden in Oxford, and in 1910 was appointed as the first lay Sub-Rector in Oriel college. Cherished by his students and ...

In this volume I have tried to meet the wishes of the publishers, by explaining to those who are comparatively unfamiliar with classical antiquity the place which Caesar occupies in the history of the world. He was not the founder, much less was he the organizer of the Roman Empire; yet his life marks a great change in European History. - Summary Adapted from the Preface

William Warde Fowler was a remarkable polymath whose early pursuits in natural history paved the way for his esteemed reputation as an authority on the history and religious traditions of ancient Rome. He is often regarded as a peer of James Frazer in the nuanced understanding of Roman beliefs and their profound influence on the character of the Roman people. Beyond his scholarly contributions, Professor Frazer was also celebrated for his expertise in ornithology, serving as curator of the Parks and the Botanic Garden in Oxford. In 1910, he made history as the first lay Sub-Rector of Oriel ...