An expanded new edition of David Potter’s lively history, which tells the extraordinary story of Rome from its origins, through the Republic and Empire, to the period of its decline and fall. 200 illustrations, including 30 maps and battle plans.
By:
David Potter
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 252mm,
Width: 190mm,
Spine: 31mm
Weight: 1.440kg
ISBN: 9780500251973
ISBN 10: 0500251975
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 01 May 2016
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Introduction: Methods and Sources I The Formation of the Roman Identity (800-350BC) II War and Empire (350 - 133BC) III The Failure of the Roman Republic (113-59BC) IV The Transition from Republic to Principate (59BC - 70AD) V The Age of Stability (AD70-238) VI The Transformation of the Roman World (AD 238-410) VII The Endings of the Roman Empire (AD 410-642) Glossary, Recommended Reading, Index
Reviews for Rome in the Ancient World: From Romulus to Justinian
'The rich use of primary evidence remains a key focus and the author's explanation of how and why things happened makes the text especially interesting and useful for students of Roman history' - Brian K. Harvey, Kent State University 'Potter's clear style of writing will facilitate the study and teaching of all periods and aspects of Ancient Rome' - Ted Kaizer, University of Durham
