Download or read book Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire written by Michael Kerrigan and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2001 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the history, geography, culture, and politics of Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire.
Download or read book SPQR A History of Ancient Rome written by Mary Beard and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller A New York Times Notable Book Named one of the Best Books of the Year by the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, Foreign Affairs, and Kirkus Reviews Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award (Nonfiction) Shortlisted for the Cundill Prize in Historical Literature Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History) A San Francisco Chronicle Holiday Gift Guide Selection A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice Selection A sweeping, "magisterial" history of the Roman Empire from one of our foremost classicists shows why Rome remains "relevant to people many centuries later" (Atlantic). In SPQR, an instant classic, Mary Beard narrates the history of Rome "with passion and without technical jargon" and demonstrates how "a slightly shabby Iron Age village" rose to become the "undisputed hegemon of the Mediterranean" (Wall Street Journal). Hailed by critics as animating "the grand sweep and the intimate details that bring the distant past vividly to life" (Economist) in a way that makes "your hair stand on end" (Christian Science Monitor) and spanning nearly a thousand years of history, this "highly informative, highly readable" (Dallas Morning News) work examines not just how we think of ancient Rome but challenges the comfortable historical perspectives that have existed for centuries. With its nuanced attention to class, democratic struggles, and the lives of entire groups of people omitted from the historical narrative for centuries, SPQR will to shape our view of Roman history for decades to come.
Download or read book Ancient Rome The Rise and Fall of an Empire written by Simon Baker and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Simon Baker charts the rise and fall of the world's first superpower, focusing on six momentous turning points that shaped Roman history. Welcome to Rome as you've never seen it before - awesome and splendid, gritty and squalid. From the conquest of the Mediterranean beginning in the third century BC to the destruction of the Roman Empire at the hands of barbarian invaders some seven centuries later, we discover the most critical episodes in Roman history: the spectacular collapse of the 'free' republic, the birth of the age of the 'Caesars', the violent suppression of the strongest rebellion against Roman power, and the bloody civil war that launched Christianity as a world religion. At the heart of this account are the dynamic, complex but flawed characters of some of the most powerful rulers in history: men such as Pompey the Great, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero and Constantine. Putting flesh on the bones of these distant, legendary figures, Simon Baker looks beyond the dusty, toga-clad caricatures and explores their real motivations and ambitions, intrigues and rivalries. The superb narrative, full of energy and imagination, is a brilliant distillation of the latest scholarship and a wonderfully evocative account of Ancient Rome.
Download or read book Ancient Rome written by Erin Ash Sullivan and published by Benchmark Education Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discover the wonders of ancient Rome"--Cover.
Download or read book The Roman Empire A Very Short Introduction written by Christopher Kelly and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-08-24 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Roman Empire was a remarkable achievement. With a population of sixty million people, it encircled the Mediterranean and stretched from northern England to North Africa and Syria. This Very Short Introduction covers the history of the empire at its height, looking at its people, religions and social structures. It explains how it deployed violence, 'romanisation', and tactical power to develop an astonishingly uniform culture from Rome to its furthest outreaches.
Download or read book Ancient Rome written by Victor Miller and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-03 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look at the first chapter of Ancient Roman history, this book takes a personal and compelling approach that makes the already rich story of Ancient Rome that much more engaging. "The Rise and Fall of the Roman Kingdom" takes the reader from the mythical earliest days of Rome through to its transformation into a unified city of diverse tribes. Explore the unique mix of legend and truth that defines the early kings of Rome and learn about the first steps Rome took toward Republic and eventual Empire. This book makes history relevant and entertaining, and is a must-read for any fan of the ancient world. Follow the rest of the story of Rome with the second and third books in this trilogy, "The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic" and "The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire."
Download or read book Rome written by Roy Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the History and Legends of Ancient Rome! Do you want to know more about this fascinating and influential civilization? Have you always wondered about the rise and fall of the Roman Republic and Empire? Would you like to know how the Romans made their mark on Western culture?When you purchase Ancient Rome, you're well on your way to becoming a history buff! This fascinating book could be the beginning of an engrossing history hobby. You'll be proud to show off your knowledge of Ancient Roman history to your friends and family!Ancient Rome starts at the very beginning, with Rome's Founding by the mythical Romulus and Remus. It continues past the era of kings into the founding of the Roman Republic. You'll learn about how the Romans put in place a law code and began to expand their Republic throughout Italy and beyond. You'll find out about all three Punic Wars, and how Rome's expansion as a Mediterranean power led to the dissolution of the Republic. Ancient Rome describes the life of the iconic Julius Caesar - the man who was the catalyst for the transition from Republic to Empire. His rise and fall, and the ascendance of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, is a tale told for over 2000 years. Finally, you'll learn about the Roman Emperors that followed Augustus. Ancient Rome introduces you to famous names such as Titus, Nero, and Constantine. The story continues into the 5th Century AD - when the Western Roman Empire finally fell. Purchase Ancient Rome now, and start gaining knowledge about this amazing and iconic culture!You'll be glad you did!
Download or read book The Roman Empire written by Colin Michael Wells and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sweeping history of the Roman Empire from 44 BC to AD 235 has three purposes: to describe what was happening in the central administration and in the entourage of the emperor; to indicate how life went on in Italy and the provinces, in the towns, in the countryside, and in the army camps; and to show how these two different worlds impinged on each other. Colin Wells's vivid account is now available in an up-to-date second edition.
Download or read book Why America Is Not a New Rome written by Vaclav Smil and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2010-01-29 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An investigation of the America-Rome analogy that goes deeper than the facile comparisons made on talk shows and in glossy magazine articles. America's post–Cold War strategic dominance and its pre-recession affluence inspired pundits to make celebratory comparisons to ancient Rome at its most powerful. Now, with America no longer perceived as invulnerable, engaged in protracted fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, and suffering the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, comparisons are to the bloated, decadent, ineffectual later Empire. In Why America Is Not a New Rome, Vaclav Smil looks at these comparisons in detail, going deeper than the facile analogy-making of talk shows and glossy magazine articles. He finds profound differences. Smil, a scientist and a lifelong student of Roman history, focuses on several fundamental concerns: the very meaning of empire; the actual extent and nature of Roman and American power; the role of knowledge and innovation; and demographic and economic basics—population dynamics, illness, death, wealth, and misery. America is not a latter-day Rome, Smil finds, and we need to understand this in order to look ahead without the burden of counterproductive analogies. Superficial similarities do not imply long-term political, demographic, or economic outcomes identical to Rome's.
Download or read book Ancient Rome written by Enthralling History and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Rome written by Mike Corbishley and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a descriptive survey of ancient Romans and the antiquarian era of the Roman Empire. Presented alphabetically, it features more than 200 informative entries showcasing everyday life in Roman cities and country sides (as well as specific subjects ranging from farming, trade, leisure, and religion, to language, technology, and war.) Key vocabulary words appear in bold, and high quality color photos of places, artwork, and artifacts appear on every page. Informative captions and quotes from ancient literature also appear throughout the text. The back of the book contains a chronological listing of emperors and an index.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of the Ancient Roman Empire written by and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Twelve Tables written by Anonymous and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Twelve Tables" by Anonymous. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Rivers and the Power of Ancient Rome written by Brian Campbell and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Figuring in myth, religion, law, the military, commerce, and transportation, rivers were at the heart of Rome's increasing exploitation of the environment of the Mediterranean world. In Rivers and the Power of Ancient Rome, Brian Campbell explores the role and influence of rivers and their surrounding landscape on the society and culture of the Roman Empire. Examining artistic representations of rivers, related architecture, and the work of ancient geographers and topographers, as well as writers who describe rivers, Campbell reveals how Romans defined the geographical areas they conquered and how geography and natural surroundings related to their society and activities. In addition, he illuminates the prominence and value of rivers in the control and expansion of the Roman Empire--through the legal regulation of riverine activities, the exploitation of rivers in military tactics, and the use of rivers as routes of communication and movement. Campbell shows how a technological understanding of--and even mastery over--the forces of the river helped Rome rise to its central place in the ancient world.
Download or read book Ancient Rome written by Captivating History and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of ancient Rome then keep reading... The Roman civilization is probably the single most important civilization in the history of the planet. Its expansion defined Europe. Its constitution shaped societies from Russia in the east to the United States and Latin America in the west. Not even its conquerors were immune to the superior Roman culture. In this new captivating history book, you'll learn all you need to know about Roman institutions and politics. But our focus will be on the captivating stories and curious personalities of the Roman emperors, politicians, and generals-from Romulus, Caesar, Augustus, Trajan, and Hadrian, to Constantine, Justinian, and Belisarius. Equally important (and perhaps even more interesting) are the stories of influential women-mothers, wives, and lovers, from Cleopatra and Agrippina, to Theodora and Zoe with the Coal-Black Eyes-whose schemes often redirected the course of history. Topics covered in Ancient Rome: A Captivating Introduction to the Roman Republic, The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, and The Byzantine Empire include: The Seven Kings of Seven Hills: the Foundation of Rome and Its First Rulers The Early Republic The Punic Wars and Mediterranean Dominance: The Middle Republic Decay, Corruption, and Civil Wars: The Late Republic Gaius Julius Caesar, Crossing the Rubicon, and Death that Shook the City The Rise of First Roman Emperor Early Roman Empire: Princeps Augustus and Julio-Claudian Dynasty The Flavian Dynasty The Nerva-Antonine Dynasty Late Empire The Empire of Constantine Constantinian Dynasty Decline and Fall of the Western Roman Empire The Byzantine Millennium And much, much more! So if you want to learn about ancient Rome without having to read boring textbooks, click "add to cart"!
Download or read book The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume 8 written by Edward Gibbon and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-12-05 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Ancient Rome written by Thomas R. Martin and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a history of the ancient Roman civilization, with a focus on the values that propelled its rise and fall.
