The Early Principate: A History of Rome, 31 B. C. 96 A. D (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. Hadrian Allcroft

9780267974580: The Early Principate: A History of Rome, 31 B. C. 96 A. D (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267974582 ISBN 13: 9780267974580

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A clear, comprehensive look at Rome’s rise to empire and the first centuries of rule.

This nonfiction work covers Rome from the end of the Republic through the early principate, offering a structured account of political change, key figures, and the evolution of imperial government.

In accessible chapters and a detailed analytical framework, the book pieces together political developments, military campaigns, and provincial administration to explain how Octavian’s power shaped Roman law, governance, and society. It combines narrative with a careful chronology, helping readers see cause and effect across decades of upheaval and reform.

Structured chronology from 31 B.C. to A.D. 68, linking events to broader imperial patterns
Profiles of leaders like Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero
Explanations of the imperial offices, senate relations, and provincial divisions
Discussion of policy changes, taxation, and the administrative evolution of the empire

Ideal for readers of Roman history, students, and anyone seeking a clear guide to the origins and early development of the Roman Empire.
A reader-friendly, fact-based overview that connects political twists to daily life in the empire, without spoilers from later periods.

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