Fine condition Hardcover goldenrod boards with black spine and gilt lettering. Includes b/w illustrations, Sources, Notes, Bibliography and Index, 336 pages. The DJ is in Near Fine condition with the exception of a blank sticker on the rear wrapper.

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Title: Empires of Trust: How Rome Built--and America Is Building--a New World
Publisher: Dutton
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0525950745
ISBN 13: 9780525950745
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Draws parallels between the histories of the United States and Rome, evaluating how ancient world decisions about such topics as the separation of church and state and the over-extension of the military can inform the modern world about issues being faced by modern America. 30,000 first printing.

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Thomas F. Madden is a professor of history and chair of the department of history at Saint Louis University. His previous books include The New Concise History of the Crusades, currently the bestselling book on its subject in the world, and Enrico Dandolo and the Rise of Venice, recipient of the Otto Gründler Prize. He has been featured in the media, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, A&E television, The History Channel, PBS, and National Public Radio.

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