| Description |
1 online resource (464 pages) |
| Series |
Recovering the past |
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Recovering the past.
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| Contents |
Myth, monarchy and the Republic -- The growth of the respublica -- The birth of an empire -- The disintegration of the Republic -- The Augustan peace -- The Pax Romana: a new deal for the empire -- The secret of empire -- Emperors, dynasties, adoptions, and a golden age -- The military monarchy: dictatorship by the army -- The Third-Century crises, and recovery -- The Fourth Century: change and decline |
| Summary |
The name of Rome excites a picture of power and organisation, as do the widely-spread ruins that Roman civilization left behind. Yet Rome grew out of a collection of small villages and major developments such as the growth of Empire were unplanned and completely unprepared for. Influenced by a small number of self-interested aristocrats who lacked a broader vision, Rome was often threatened by their intrigues. Brought to the ground on a number of occasions, its leaders were able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. How did Rome survive for nearly 1000 years, ruling over millions of people |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
HISTORY -- Ancient -- Rome.
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Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D.
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Rome (Empire)
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317881421 |
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1317881427 |
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9781317881414 |
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1317881419 |
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9781315839950 |
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1315839954 |
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9781317881407 |
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1317881400 |
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9781138167452 |
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1138167452 |
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