A Brief History Of The Romans Paperback 2nd Revised Edition

Mary T. Boatwright

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 c

0199987556

9780199987559

English

Oxford University Press, USA

17-Dec-14

384

Associate Professor of History Daniel J Gargola

Associate Professor Noel Lenski

Kenan Professor of History and Classics Richard J a Talbert

2nd Revised Edition