Escape from Rome: The Failure of Empire and the Road to Prosperity (The Princeton Economic History of the Western World) - Softcover
Synopsis
The gripping story of how the end of the Roman Empire was the beginning of the modern world
The fall of the Roman Empire has long been considered one of the greatest disasters in history. But in this groundbreaking book, Walter Scheidel argues that Rome's dramatic collapse was actually the best thing that ever happened, clearing the path for Europe's economic rise and the creation of the modern age. Ranging across the entire premodern world, Escape from Rome offers new answers to some of the biggest questions in history: Why did the Roman Empire appear? Why did nothing like it ever return to Europe? And, above all, why did Europeans come to dominate the world? In an absorbing narrative that begins with ancient Rome but stretches far beyond it, from Byzantium to China and from Genghis Khan to Napoleon, Scheidel shows how the demise of Rome and the enduring failure of empire-building on European soil launched an economic transformation that changed the continent and ultimately the world.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Walter Scheidel is the Dickason Professor in the Humanities, Professor of Classics and History, and a Kennedy-Grossman Fellow in Human Biology at Stanford University. His many books include The Great Leveler (Princeton). Twitter @WalterScheidel
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Escape from Rome: The Failure of Empire and the Road...
Stock Image
Escape from Rome: The Failure of Empire and the Road to Prosperity (The Princeton Economic History of the Western World)
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2021
ISBN 10: 0691216738
ISBN 13: 9780691216737
Used
Paperback
Seller: Redux Books, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelving wear. APPEARS UNREAD. ALMOST LIKE NEW.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! Seller Inventory # 142511060017
Stock Image
Escape from Rome: The Failure of Empire and the Road to Prosperity Format: Paperback
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2021
ISBN 10: 0691216738
ISBN 13: 9780691216737
Used
Softcover
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition. Seller Inventory # PG9780691216737
Stock Image
Escape from Rome: The Failure of Empire and the Road to Prosperity Format: Paperback
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2021
ISBN 10: 0691216738
ISBN 13: 9780691216737
New
Softcover
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9780691216737
Seller Image
Escape from Rome : The Failure of Empire and the Road to Prosperity
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2021
ISBN 10: 0691216738
ISBN 13: 9780691216737
New
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 41857070-n
Stock Image
Escape from Rome - The Failure of Empire and the Road to Prosperity
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # WP-9780691216737
Seller Image
Escape from Rome
Published by
Princeton University Press, US, 2021
ISBN 10: 0691216738
ISBN 13: 9780691216737
New
Paperback
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. The gripping story of how the end of the Roman Empire was the beginning of the modern worldThe fall of the Roman Empire has long been considered one of the greatest disasters in history. But in this groundbreaking book, Walter Scheidel argues that Rome's dramatic collapse was actually the best thing that ever happened, clearing the path for Europe's economic rise and the creation of the modern age. Ranging across the entire premodern world, Escape from Rome offers new answers to some of the biggest questions in history: Why did the Roman Empire appear? Why did nothing like it ever return to Europe? And, above all, why did Europeans come to dominate the world? In an absorbing narrative that begins with ancient Rome but stretches far beyond it, from Byzantium to China and from Genghis Khan to Napoleon, Scheidel shows how the demise of Rome and the enduring failure of empire-building on European soil launched an economic transformation that changed the continent and ultimately the world. Seller Inventory # LU-9780691216737
Seller Image
Escape from Rome : The Failure of Empire and the Road to Prosperity
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2021
ISBN 10: 0691216738
ISBN 13: 9780691216737
Used
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 41857070
Stock Image
Escape from Rome - The Failure of Empire and the Road to Prosperity
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # WP-9780691216737
Buy New
US$ 23.90
Shipping:
US$ 6.61
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 8 available
Seller Image
Escape from Rome
Published by
Princeton University Press, US, 2021
ISBN 10: 0691216738
ISBN 13: 9780691216737
New
Paperback
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. The gripping story of how the end of the Roman Empire was the beginning of the modern worldThe fall of the Roman Empire has long been considered one of the greatest disasters in history. But in this groundbreaking book, Walter Scheidel argues that Rome's dramatic collapse was actually the best thing that ever happened, clearing the path for Europe's economic rise and the creation of the modern age. Ranging across the entire premodern world, Escape from Rome offers new answers to some of the biggest questions in history: Why did the Roman Empire appear? Why did nothing like it ever return to Europe? And, above all, why did Europeans come to dominate the world? In an absorbing narrative that begins with ancient Rome but stretches far beyond it, from Byzantium to China and from Genghis Khan to Napoleon, Scheidel shows how the demise of Rome and the enduring failure of empire-building on European soil launched an economic transformation that changed the continent and ultimately the world. Seller Inventory # LU-9780691216737
Seller Image
Escape from Rome (Paperback)
Published by
Princeton University Press, New Jersey, 2021
ISBN 10: 0691216738
ISBN 13: 9780691216737
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "One of the Financial Times' Best Books of 2019: Economics""One of the Evening Standard's Best Books of 2019""Finalist for the PROSE Award in Archaeology and Ancient History, Association of American Publishers"The fall of the Roman Empire has long been considered one of the greatest disasters in history. But in this groundbreaking book, Walter Scheidel argues that Rome's dramatic collapse was actually the best thing that ever happened, clearing the path for Europe's economic rise and the creation of the modern age.Ranging across the entire premodern world, Escape from Rome offers new answers to some of the biggest questions in history: Why did the Roman Empire appear? Why did nothing like it ever return to Europe? And, above all, why did Europeans come to dominate the world? In an absorbing narrative that begins with ancient Rome but stretches far beyond it, from Byzantium to China and from Genghis Khan to Napoleon, Scheidel shows how the demise of Rome and the enduring failure of empire-building on European soil launched an economic transformation that changed the continent and ultimately the world.'An outstanding, epic history of the fall of the Roman Empire and rise of the European West.' - Simon Sebag Montefiore, Evening Standard'A remarkable book.' - Peter Brown, New York Review of Books'Scheidel marshals his facts with verve and force.' - Robert Colvile, The Times'Makes a bracing case.What did the Romans do for us? Scheidel does not give the usual answers.' - Peter Stothard, Financial Times'Escape from Rome deserves to be taken very seriously.This is a fiercely intelligent, closely argued book.' - Peter Thonemann, Times Literary Supplement Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780691216737