A History of Rome

by David Cherry (Author), Marcel Le Glay (Author), Jean–Louis Voisin (Author), Donald G. Kyle (Author), David Cherry (Author), Marcel Le Glay (Author), Yann LeBohec (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $24.64

  Spanning over 1,300 years, this popular history of Rome has now been revised to include a new survey of the sources for Roman history, updated material on the formation of Rome, and extended coverage of Roman imperialism. New edition of this popular history of Rome spans 1,300 years of history in a single volume. It is broad in scope - covers political, social, economic, religious and cultural history. In this work: material on the formation of Rome has been updated to take account of the most recent research; coverage of Roman imperialism and the political world of the first century BC has been expanded; a new section on Roman spectacles, including gladiatorial combat and chariot racing, has been inserted; and, a substantial survey of the sources for Roman history has been added. The third edition is accompanied by a website.

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  Paperback
  2000

  $10.63

  This magisterial survey, spanning over 1,300 years, is widely acclaimed as the best single-volume history of Rome. The new edition continues to combine political overview with a balanced analysis of social and economic change, and religious and cultural life. Particular emphasis remains on the importance of interpreting the varied source material and, especially, literary evidence.The second edition has been updated by David Cherry and incorporates a number of improvements, including:Expanded coverage of the late Republican period A new section on women and the family A 'Guide to Greek and Roman Writers' With an updated 'Guide to Further Reading' and two completely new maps, the second edition of A History of Rome will remain the one indispensable volume for all students of the history of the Roman world. Please visit our Roman history website at: http: //www .blackwellpublishing.com/cherry for on-line resources, details of related books, and a unique cross reference tool to help you make the best use of The Roman World: A Sourcebook and A History of Rome.