The Roman History, From The Building Of Rome To The Ruin Of The Commonwealth - Softcover

Nathaniel Hooke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371586747 ISBN 13: 9780371586747

Publisher: HardPress, 1805

Synopsis

The Roman History, From The Building Of Rome To The Ruin Of The Commonwealth by Nathaniel Hooke is a historical chronicle of the formative years of the Roman Republic, tracing its constitutional struggles, wars, and religious practices from the Republic’s opening through crises such as the Veii siege, the Gauls, and early expansions in Italy. The narrative emphasizes the tension between Patricians and Plebeians, the role of tribunes, dictators, and interregna, and the evolving balance of power that gradually broadens political participation, including early steps toward proconsular command and checks on authority. It interweaves civil reforms—agrarian and debt-relief measures, and the expansion of citizenship—with military campaigns that shape Rome’s institutions: Camillus’s rise as a central military-political figure, the campaigns in Veii, the Samnite wars, and the looming threat of Pyrrhus. Religious ritual, omens, and oracles are shown as instruments of policy and morale. The work blends moral reflection with political critique, offering a historiography that weighs virtue, ambition, and statecraft.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 1805
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371586747
• ISBN 13: 9780371586747
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 540