A Brief History of the Romans Revised Edition Contributor(s): Boatwright, Mary T. (Author), Gargola, Daniel J. (Author), Lenski, Noel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0199987556 ISBN-13: 9780199987559 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $96.02 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Rome - History | Civilization |
Dewey: 937 |
LCCN: 2013014883 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.4" W x 9.2" (1.35 lbs) 396 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: How did a single village community in the Italian peninsula eventually become one of the most powerful imperial powers the world has ever known? In A Brief History of the Romans, Second Edition, Mary T. Boatwright, Daniel J. Gargola, Richard J.A. Talbert, and new coauthor Noel Lenski explore this question as they guide students through a comprehensive sweep of Roman history, ranging from the prehistoric settlements to the fall of the empire in 476. Addressing issues that still confront modern states worldwide--including warfare, empire building, consensus forging, and political fragmentation--the authors also provide glimpses into everyday Roman life and perspective, demonstrating how Rome's growth as a state is inseparable from its social and cultural development. Firmly grounded in ancient literary and material sources, the text analyzes major political and military landmarks, from the Punic Wars through Constantine's adoption of Christianity. It also features thirty historical maps revised under the supervision of coauthor Richard J. A. Talbert, almost 100 illustrations, and textual extracts that provide fascinating cultural observations made by ancient Romans themselves. Package this book with Now Playing: Studying the History of Ancient Greece and Rome Through Film for FREE! To order, contact your Oxford Sales Representative and use package ISBN 978-0-19-934334-8. |