This invaluable study in the fields of Roman history and numismatics includes hundreds of significant updates in chronology, historical perspective and numismatic attribution. The 550-year period covered here is divided into twelve epochs, most of which are prefaced with an overview of the period's social and historical developments. Especially close attention is paid to the most difficult periods, each of which is demystified with historical overviews, and in some cases with tables and family trees. Perhaps most helpful of all, however, is the treatment of Rome's final epoch (AD 364 to 480). When viewed as a single empire, this period not only is hopelessly confusing, but is fundamentally misunderstood. In this book, the post-Constantinian Empire is addressed as two separate empires in the East and the West. The individual fates of Rome and Constantinople are chronicled in a way that allows the reader to understand and enjoy this notoriously difficult period.
Edited by:
David Vagi
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 82mm
Weight: 1.973kg
ISBN: 9781579583163
ISBN 10: 1579583164
Pages: 1350
Publication Date: 01 March 2001
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part 1 History of the Roman Empire; Chapter one Collapse of the Republic (Imperatorial Period) c. 82–27 b.c; Chapter two The Julio-Claudians 27 b.c. – a.d. 68; Chapter three The Civil War of a.d. 68–69; Chapter four The Flavians a.d. 69–96; Chapter five The Adoptive Emperors and The Antonines a.d. 96–192; Chapter six Civil War and the Severan-Emesan Dynasty a.d. 193–235; Chapter seven Crisis and Decline a.d. 235–268; Chapter eight Recovery of Empire a.d. 268–285; Chapter nine The Separatist Empires; Chapter ten Ten Tetrarchy c. a.d. 284–313; Chapter eleven The Constantinian Era c. a.d. 313–364; Chapter 101 A Brief Introduction to the Divided Empire; Chapter twelve The Western Roman Empire a.d. 364–480; Chapter thirteen The Eastern Roman Empire a.d. 364–491; Part 1 Numismatic Introduction; Chapter 1 A Brief Introduction; Chapter 2 Introduction to the Obverse; Chapter 3 Introduction to the Reverse; Chapter 4 Deities and Personifications; Chapter 5 Denominations; Chapter 6 Greek and Roman Coin Dates; Chapter 7 Mints; Chapter 8 Production Use and Recovery; Chapter 9 Determining Values; Part 2 Catalog and Tables of Value; Chapter 101 A Note About the Values; Chapter 10 Collapse of the Republic (Imperatorial Period) c. 82–27 b.c; Chapter 11 The Julio-Claudians 27 b.c.–a.d; Chapter 12 The Civil War of a.d. 68–69; Chapter 13 The Flavians, a.d. 69–96; Chapter 14 The Adoptive Emperors and the Antonines a.d. 96–192; Chapter 15 Civil War and The Severan-Emesan Dynasty a.d. 193–235; Chapter 16 Crisis and Decline a.d. 235–268; Chapter 17 Recovery of Empire a.d. 268–285; Chapter 18 The Separatist Empires; Chapter 19 The Tetrarchy c. a.d. 284–313; Chapter 20 The Constantinian Era c. a.d. 313–364; Chapter 21 The Western Roman Empire a.d. 364–480; Chapter 22 The Eastern Roman Empire a.d. 364–491; Chapter 102 Crawford Concordance Table; Chapter 103 RPC Concordance Table;
Reviews for Coinage and History of the Roman Empire
"""Students of Roman history, as well as beginners, will find much of value... All in all, these volumes are two of the most impressive works of reference to come along in many a day. In their field they are already on the way to becoming classics."" -- Reference Reviews"
