The Romans, from village to empire
By: Mary T. Boatwright, Daniel J. Gargola and Richard J.A. Talbert.
Contributors: Gargola, Daniel J.; Talbert, Richard J. A., 1947-
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 516
Subjects: Rome -- History
Description: "The Romans unfolds Rome's remarkable evolution from village to monarchy and then republic and finally to one-man rule by an emperor whose power at its peak stretched from Scotland to Iraq and the Nile Valley. Firmly grounded in ancient literary and material sources, the book captures and analyzes the outstanding political and military landmarks from the Punic Wars, to Caesar's conquest of Gaul and his crossing of the Rubicon, to the victory of Octavian over Mark Antony, to Constantine's adoption of Christianity. Here too are some of the most fascinating individuals ever to walk across the world stage, including Hannibal, Mithridates, Pompey, Cicero, Cleopatra, Augustus, Livia, Nero, Marcus Aurelius, and Shapur. The authors bring to life many aspects of Rome's cultural and social history, from the role of women, to literature, entertainments, town-planning, portraiture, and religion. The book incorporates more than 30 maps."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"A history of ancient Rome from earliest times to Constantine"--Jacket.