Rome in the Ancient World

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-01-10
Mått:192 x 254 x 35 mm
Vikt:1 430 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:368
Upplaga:3
Förlag:Thames & Hudson Ltd
ISBN:9780500051979

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David Potter is Francis W. Kelsey Collegiate Professor of Greek and Roman History, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, and Professor of Greek and Latin at the University of Michigan.

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'Perfect for the perplexed first-timer and the old hand in need of refreshment … nothing is taken for granted and nothing is left out' - Minerva

Innehållsförteckning

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)