Illustrated sparingly in black and white. xiv, 336 pages. 8vo, black and yellow boards, d.w. (lightly dust soiled). New York: Dutton, (2008). First edition. Boards bumped at upper edge, text block lightly toned. Very good(+) in a very good(+) dust wrapper.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Empires of Trust: How Rome Built - and America Is Building - a New World

Publisher

Dutton, New York

Publication Date

2008

Language

English

ISBN 10

0525950745

ISBN 13

9780525950745

Binding

hardcover

Edition

First.

Condition

very good(+)

Dust Jacket Condition

very good(+)

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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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