Rome in the Ancient World (Third Edition) /anglais - Hardcover

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9780500051979: Rome in the Ancient World (Third Edition) /anglais

Synopsis

This authoritative, highly readable textbook offers a complete survey of the history of Rome from its origins, through the Republic and Empire, to the period of its decline and fall, ending with the emergence of Mohammed in the 6th century. Written by a historian with an international reputation, the book incorporates the most recent scholarship and archaeological evidence. It describes the key events in Roman history, and offers fascinating insights into Roman life and culture as they changed and developed over the centuries.

Table of Contents

Introduction • 1. The Formation of the Roman Identity (800–300BC) • 2. War and Empire (400–133BC) • 3. The Failure of the Roman Republic (133–59BC) • 4. The Transition from Republic to Principate (59BC–AD70) • 5. The Age of Stability (AD70–238) • 6. The Transformation of the Roman World (AD238–410) • 7. The Endings of the Roman Empire (AD410–642)

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ISBN 10:  0500251975 ISBN 13:  9780500251973
Publisher: THAMES HUDSON, 2013
Hardcover