History of the Romans Under the Empire
Author : Ch Merivale
Publisher :
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 34,39 MB
Release : 1865
Category : Rome
ISBN :
Author : Ch Merivale
Publisher :
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 34,39 MB
Release : 1865
Category : Rome
ISBN :
Author : John Matthews
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 40,54 MB
Release : 2021-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1444334565
A wide-ranging survey of the history of the Roman Empire—from its establishment to decline and beyond Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian provides a sweeping historical survey of the Roman empire. Uncommonly expansive in its chronological scope, this unique two-volume text explores the time period encompassing Julius Caesar’s death in 44 BCE to the end of Justinian’s reign six centuries later. Internationally-recognized author and scholar of Roman history John Matthews balances broad historical narrative with discussions of important occurrences in their thematic contexts. This integrative approach helps readers learn the timeline of events, understand their significance, and consider their historical sources. Defining the time period in a clear, yet not overly restrictive manner, the text reflects contemporary trends in the study of social, cultural, and literary themes. Chapters examine key points in the development of the Roman Empire, including the establishment of empire under Augustus, Pax Romana and the Antonine Age, the reforms of Diocletian and Constantine, and the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Discussions of the Justinianic Age, the emergence of Byzantium, and the post-Roman West help readers understand the later Roman world and its impact on the subsequent history of Europe. Written to be used as standalone resource or in conjunction with its companion Volume II: Selective Anthology, this innovative textbook: Combines accessible narrative exposition with thorough examination of historical source material Provides well-rounded coverage of Roman economy, society, law, and literary and philosophical culture Offers content taken from the author’s respected Roman Empire survey courses at Yale and Oxford University Includes illustrations, maps and plans, and chapter-by-chapter bibliographical essays Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian is a valuable text for survey courses in Roman history as well as general readers interested in the 600 year time frame of the empire.
Author : Charles Merivale (Dean of Ely.)
Publisher :
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 23,28 MB
Release : 1856
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ISBN :
Author : Charles Merivale
Publisher :
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 13,82 MB
Release : 1850
Category : Rome
ISBN :
Author : Charles Merivale
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 13,79 MB
Release : 2023-02-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3368149598
Reprint of the original.
Author : Charles Merivale
Publisher :
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 12,51 MB
Release : 1866
Category : Rome
ISBN :
Author : Charles Merivale
Publisher :
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 13,32 MB
Release : 1872
Category : Rome
ISBN :
Author : Charles Merivale
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 25,95 MB
Release : 2022-03-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3752588675
Reprint of the original, first published in 1865.
Author : David Potter
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 11,77 MB
Release : 2019-06-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0674659678
Beginning with the Roman army’s first foray beyond its borders and concluding with the death of Hadrian in 138 CE, this panoramic history of the early Roman Empire recounts the wars, leaders, and social transformations that lay the foundations of imperial success. Between 264 BCE, when the Roman army crossed into Sicily, and the death of Hadrian nearly three hundred years later, Rome became one of the most successful multicultural empires in history. In this vivid guide to a fascinating period, David Potter explores the transformations that occurred along the way, as Rome went from republic to mercenary state to bureaucratic empire, from that initial step across the Straits of Messina to the peak of territorial expansion. Rome was shaped by endless political and diplomatic jockeying. As other Italian city-states relinquished sovereignty in exchange for an ironclad guarantee of protection, Rome did not simply dominate its potential rivals—it absorbed them by selectively offering citizenship and constructing a tiered membership scheme that allowed Roman citizens to maintain political control without excluding noncitizens from the state’s success. Potter attributes the empire’s ethnic harmony to its relative openness. This imperial policy adapted and persisted over centuries of internal discord. The fall of the republican aristocracy led to the growth of mercenary armies and to the creation of a privatized and militarized state that reached full expression under Julius Caesar. Subsequently, Augustus built a mighty bureaucracy, which went on to manage an empire ruled by a series of inattentive, intemperate, and bullying chief executives. As contemporary parallels become hard to ignore, The Origin of Empire makes clear that the Romans still have much to teach us about power, governance, and leadership.
Author : Charles Merivale
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 27,69 MB
Release : 2022-09-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3368123270
Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.