Binding: Paperback
Description: The rise and fall of the Roman Republic occupies a special place in the history of Western civilization. From humble beginnings on the seven hills beside the Tiber the city of Rome grew to dominate the ancient Mediterranean. Led by her senatorial aristocracy Republican armies defeated Carthage and the successor kingdoms of Alexander the Great and brought the surrounding peoples to east and west into the Roman sphere. Yet the triumph of the Republic was also its tragedy. In this Very Short Introduction David M. Gwynn provides a fascinating introduction to the history of the Roman Republic and its literary and material sources bringing to life the culture and society of Republican Rome and its ongoing significance within our modern world. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Gwynn David M. (Lecturer In Ancient And Late Antique History Royal Holloway University Of London)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199595112
Pages: 176 Pages, 12 Black And White Halftones, And Some Maps
Publication Date: 10/25/2012
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Ancient History: To C 500 Ce