Ancient Rome: A New History (Second Edition)
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- Synopsis
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The Second Edition adds further nuance to its highly readable narrative with extended coverage of the following:
- The evolution of Roman historiography and early Roman rites
- The Roman state and Latin literature in the second century BC
- The use of the fleet in the First Punic War
- The Late Republic
- The development of courtlike structures in the decades before the death of Caesar
- The Roman army, including evidence from Vindolanda
- Constantine’s conversion to Christianity
Incorporating contributions from economics, archaeology, anthropology, literary criticism, and primary sources, David Potter’s thought-provoking and accessible text shows students how Roman historians evaluate evidence from sources as diverse as art, coins, and architecture.
- Copyright:
- 2014
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9780500291245
- Publisher:
- Thames & Hudson
- Date of Addition:
- 10/29/18
- Copyrighted By:
- David Potter
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.