Roma Sacra

Schoener, Reinhold, 1849-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 38K words
Chapters: 4

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Roma Sacra by Reinhold SchoenerAuthor: Schoener, Reinhold, 1849-,Language: Dutch, Class: DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta, Release Date: Feb 1, 2009

Editor's review

This is Reinhold Schöner's Dutch-language historical work on Rome, falling under the category of history related to Italy and Vatican City, with a free electronic edition published by Project Gutenberg. For readers who want to understand Rome's history and culture from a non-English perspective, it offers a rare original Dutch account that can serve as primary reading material for studying Roman religion, the city, and historical memory. The electronic edition is easy to obtain and suits slow reading chapter by chapter alongside maps or related historical sources. Note that the book is in Dutch and dates from an earlier period, so its style differs markedly from contemporary academic writing; read it with a critical awareness of sources, as a historical document rather than an introductory guide, and ideally in conjunction with modern scholarship.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who know Dutch and want a continental European perspective on Rome's history and culture
History enthusiasts studying Roman religion and urban history who need evidence from primary sources
Self-learners accustomed to public-domain e-books who can read slowly chapter by chapter and take notes

Not a good fit for

Readers unfamiliar with Dutch who want popular books in Chinese or English
Beginners in Roman history seeking a contemporary academic framework and the latest research
Casual readers who prefer light travel guides or illustrated books

Reading tips

Read the table of contents and introduction first to grasp the overall structure, then read by topic rather than plowing straight through from page one.
Keep a map of Rome or a historical chronology at hand to locate the places and events discussed.
Look up unfamiliar place names and figures in modern reference works or encyclopedias as you go, and keep reading notes.
Read alongside a contemporary general history of Rome, using modern scholarship to correct the older text's formulations.

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FAQ

What language is this book written in, and what language skills do I need?

According to the source data, the book is in Dutch. You need at least reading proficiency in Dutch; if your Dutch is not strong, dictionary or translation tools can help, but first assess whether you can bear the burden of reading the original before committing time.

Is this book suitable as an introduction to Roman history?

Not really. It dates from an earlier period, and its style and perspective belong to older historical writing, lacking a contemporary academic framework and annotation. Beginners are better off starting with a modern general survey and using this book as supplementary primary material, reading it critically and in comparison.

Where can I get the electronic edition, and is it easy to read?

Project Gutenberg publishes a free electronic edition; it is a public-domain e-book resource available through their platform. The electronic edition is convenient for searching and note-taking and suits slow chapter-by-chapter reading on a computer or e-reader; however, its formatting and annotation may not meet modern academic publishing standards, so readers must organize them themselves.

What background knowledge should I prepare before reading this book?

It helps to first learn the basic periods of Roman history, the main place names, and the religious and cultural background, and to have a map of Rome and a chronology ready. The book mentions many names, places, and institutional terms; familiarizing yourself with the basic outline beforehand will significantly reduce the difficulty and help place the old text in its correct historical context.

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About the author

Schoener, Reinhold, 1849- Author · 1849

Reinhold Schoener (born 1849) is an author about whose life very little is publicly known; his nationality, education, and professional career cannot be reliably established. What is certain is that he was born in 1849 and that one work by him is held in the collection, Roma Sacra. Judging from its title, the book concerns the religious, ecclesiastical, or sacred heritage of Rome, a descriptive account of the city's religious and cultural traditions. Because biographical material is scarce, a full assessment of his writing style and influence is not possible, and readers can approach his interests only through Roma Sacra. For those studying the religious history of Rome, the work may serve as a reference point for nineteenth-century writings on the subject, though it should be checked against other sources.