Rome in the Ancient World

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.

Review: '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

'The definitive new overview of Roman history from very early times to the end of antiquity' - Flower, Professor of Classics, Princeton University

'Excellent ... will be welcomed eagerly by students and their teachers alike' - Ted Kaizer, Senior Lecturer in Roman Culture and History, University of Durham

'Especially interesting and useful for students of Roman history' - Brian K. Harvey, Associate Professor of Classics, Kent State University 

 

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)