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Aspects of Roman History 82BC-AD14: A Source-based Approach
Mark Davies
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Paperback. Examines the political and military history of Rome and its empire in the Ciceronian and Augustan ages. This book covers the lives of women and slaves, the running of the empire and the lives of provincials, and religion, culture and propaganda in the period of 82BC-AD14. It is suitable for the students of Roman history. Series: Aspects of Classical Civilization. Num Pages: 448 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 161 x 27. Weight in Grams: 690.
Aspects of Roman History 82BC–AD14 examines the political and military history of Rome and its empire in the Ciceronian and Augustan ages. It is an indispensable introduction to this central period of Roman History for all students of Roman history, from pre-university to undergraduate level.
This is the first book since H.H. Scullard’s From the Gracchi to Nero, published two generations ago, to offer a full introductory account of one of the most compelling and vital periods in the history of Europe. Aspects of Roman History 82BC–AD14:
- brings to life the great figures of Pompey, Caesar, Antony, Cleopatra and ... Read more
- covers the lives of women and slaves, the running of the empire and the lives of provincials, and religion, culture and propaganda
- offers both a survey of the main topics and a detailed narrative through the close examination of sources
- introduces students to the problems of interpreting evidence, and helps develop the knowledge and skills needed to further the study of ancient history.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
424
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
676g
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415496940
SKU
V9780415496940
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About Mark Davies
St Albans School, UK
Reviews for Aspects of Roman History 82BC-AD14: A Source-based Approach
'This is a book which should be read by all students studying the fall of the Roman republic and the rise of the principate ... This book deserves to take its place alongsideFrom the Gracchi to Nero as a fundamental student text on a crucial period of Roman history.' –Jonathan Eaton, JCT Review