The ancient Romans / Chester G. Starr.

By:

Starr, Chester G, 1914-1999

Publication details: New York : Oxford University Press, 1971.Description: 255 p. ; illus., maps ; pbk ; 23 cmISBN:

0195014545

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Contents:

The rise of Rome and Carthage -- The second Carthaginian war -- Roman mastery of the Mediterranean -- Problems of the Roman republic -- The career of Julius Caesar -- Augustus, the first Roman emperor -- The empire in the time of Hadrian -- The prosperity of peace -- Symptoms of decline -- The expansion of Christianity -- Changes in the Roman empire -- The coming of the Germans -- Special essays.

Summary: For more than a thousand years Roman civilization held sway over the ancient world; because of this long dominion, Roman ideas about law and government and human values remain basic to our civilization today. Dr. Starr's engrossing narrative brings ancient Rome to life again in ways that the general reader, student, or traveler can easily respond to. The many maps, full-color illustrations, chronological charts, and drawings accompanying the text emphasize the singular qualities of Roman civilization.

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The rise of Rome and Carthage --
The second Carthaginian war --
Roman mastery of the Mediterranean --
Problems of the Roman republic --
The career of Julius Caesar --
Augustus, the first Roman emperor --
The empire in the time of Hadrian --
The prosperity of peace --
Symptoms of decline --
The expansion of Christianity --
Changes in the Roman empire --
The coming of the Germans --
Special essays.

For more than a thousand years Roman civilization held sway over the ancient world; because of this long dominion, Roman ideas about law and government and human values remain basic to our civilization today. Dr. Starr's engrossing narrative brings ancient Rome to life again in ways that the general reader, student, or traveler can easily respond to. The many maps, full-color illustrations, chronological charts, and drawings accompanying the text emphasize the singular qualities of Roman civilization.

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