Quote by: J. M. Roberts

The Romans had been able to post their laws on boards in public places, confidant that enough literate people existed to read them; far into the Middle Ages, even kings remained illiterate.


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Author Bio


  • NameJ. M. Roberts
  • DescriptionBritish historian, born 1928
  • AliasesJohn Roberts
  • BornApril 14, 1928
  • DiedMay 30, 2003
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionHistorian