Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today (An Uncle Eric Book.)

Richard J. Maybury

ISBN 10: 0942617568 / ISBN 13: 9780942617566

Published by Bluestocking Pr, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today (An Uncle Eric Book.)
• Publisher: Bluestocking Pr
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0942617568
• ISBN 13: 9780942617566
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

"Ancient Rome" discusses what happens when higher law principles and a free market economy are ignored. Mr. Maybury uses historical events to explain current events, including the wars in the former Soviet Empire, and the legal and economic problems of America today. Is your government making the same choices that led to the fall of Ancient Rome? Will history repeat?

To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for "Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today" titled "A Bluestocking Guide: Ancient Rome" also available through Amazon.

Can be used for courses in Ancient Rome, U.S. History, Government, and Economics.

Table of Contents for Ancient Rome
Uncle Eric's Model of How the World Works
Study Guide Available
About the Cover Illustration
Author's Disclosure
Maps
Timeline
1. History Repeats
2. The Roman Disease that Stalks the Markets
3. The Roman Model
4. Hitler and Mussolini
5. The Roman Lust for Blood
6. Logic vs. Interests
7. Listen to the Music
8. The Return of Feudalism
9. Straight Lines
10. The Byzantine Empire
11. Summary
Bibliography
Glossary
About Richard J. Maybury (Uncle Eric)
Index
Suggested for Further Reading

Richard Maybury uses several examples from Ancient Rome to explain economic principles in his book "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?" also available through Amazon.

About the Author

Richard Maybury, also known as Uncle Eric, is a world renowned author, lecturer, and geopolitical analyst. He consults with business firms in the U.S. and Europe. Mr. Maybury is the former Global Affairs editor of "Moneyworld" and widely regarded as one of the finest free-market writers in America. Mr. Maybury's articles have appeared in "The Wall Street Journal", "USA Today", and other major publications. He has penned eleven books in the Uncle Eric series. His books have been endorsed by top business leaders, including former U.S. Treasury Secretary William Simon, and he has been interviewed on more than 250 radio and TV shows across America.