Bill Lucey writes \” As reported by The Providence Journal, Michael DiMaio\’s online encyclopedia of Roman Emperors that extends from Augustus (27 BC-AD 14) to Constantine XI Palaeologus (1449-1453) has been named one of the 15 best on-line reference sites by the Library Journal.
One of the main selling points of DiMaio\’s site, in addition to the rich subject content, is how it caters to such a diverse audience through the use of clear concise summaries of notable figures and key events for the casual observer while at the same time providing longer articles and detailed footnotes for scholars.
Some features of DiMaio\’s site which can be found at (roman-emperors.org) include:
Bill Lucey writes \” As reported by The Providence Journal, Michael DiMaio\’s online encyclopedia of Roman Emperors that extends from Augustus (27 BC-AD 14) to Constantine XI Palaeologus (1449-1453) has been named one of the 15 best on-line reference sites by the Library Journal.
One of the main selling points of DiMaio\’s site, in addition to the rich subject content, is how it caters to such a diverse audience through the use of clear concise summaries of notable figures and key events for the casual observer while at the same time providing longer articles and detailed footnotes for scholars.
Some features of DiMaio\’s site which can be found at (roman-emperors.org) include: a complete index of emperors and Roman battles, a collection of maps where battles took place, a catalog of Roman coins, a list of online primary sources about the Roman Empire and some recommended links for further research and study.
For additional information, see: “Salve Regina professor\’s Web site draws classicists\’\’ By Bryan Rourke, The Providence Journal, June 15, 2001, at http://www.projo.com/cgi-bin/story.pl/eastbay/05675371.htm
-Bill Lucey
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