The History of Rome by Michael Grant

The History of Rome by Michael Grant

From a small Iron-Age settlement on the banks of the Tiber, Rome grew to become the centre of an empire that dominated what was then known of the western world. This book recreates the evolution of that city, describing the individuals and events that made Rome a political and cultural conqueror. The book portrays not only the cynosures of the Roman world, but also lesser known figures, reassessing their impact upon both the character of Roman society and the development of the Empire. Rome's artistic achievements, especially in literature, architecture, sculpture and painting, are scrutinized, and the economic and social conditions of life for ordinary people are examined. Finally, the changing relationships between Rome and the peoples of its provinces, and the reasons for the ultimate disintegration, or transformation, of the western empire are closely examined.

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ISBN 13	9780297817109
ISBN 10	0297817108
Title	The History of Rome
Author	Michael Grant
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Orion Publishing Co
Year published	1996-03-11
Number of pages	440
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