Publication |
Bath, Parragon Publishing, 2007.
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Description |
256pOchre spine
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Summary/Abstract |
The rise of Rome, from provincial settlement to imperial power, is an epic story that reads like fiction rather than fact. Despite possessing few startegic advantages, Rome mastered Italy, and then looked outward. At its height, the Empire encompassed territories from the Rhineland to Egypt, Britain to Armenia. Over two million square miles fell within Rome's orbit.
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Contents |
Introduction
The roots of Rome
Roman Republic
The Late Republic
Death of the Republic
Julio-Claudian emperors
69 AD: The Year of four emperors
Flavian emperors
Five good emperors
Severus and his legacy
Rejuvenating the empire
Constantine and the Christian state
Collapse of the Empire
Byzantium
Chronology of Ancient Rome
The Roman Emperors
Places to visit
Index
Acknowledgements
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Standard Number |
9781405487948 Hb.
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