The Origin of Empire by David Potter

The Origin of Empire by David Potter

Capturing the pivotal moment when Rome transformed from a republic to a world empire, spanning over three hundred action-packed years.

A highly readable history of a fascinating period * BBC History Magazine *
Potter has written a characteristically crisp, vibrant, and provocative new account of a turbulent and fascinating period in Roman historyHighly recommended. -- Carlos Noreña, author * Imperial Ideals in the Roman West *
Combines a sweeping narrative with impressively detailed analysis of the factors behind Rome's imperial conquests and internal turbulence. An invaluable resource. -- Catherine Steel, Professor of Classics, University of Glasgow
As a portrait of an old and vast representative republic deteriorating into an autocracy, Potter's book is easily, even alarmingly, lucid. * Open Letters Review *
Potter presents this epic tale afresh with insight, erudition and remarkable detail. His approach stands out for its clear-eyed exposure of the bloodshed, suffering and persistent strife that led eventually to the Republic's self-destruction and the unexpected emergence of Pax Romana. Here is a book that should jolt generous admirers of ancient Rome to rethink their viewpoint. -- Richard Talbert, Kenan Professor of History, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

David Potter is Francis W Kelsey Collegiate Professor of Greek and Roman History, and Professor of Greek and Latin at the University of Michigan. He is author of many scholarly articles, and the books Constantine the Emperor and The Victor's Crown: A History of Ancient Sport from Homer to Byzantium.

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ISBN 13	9781846683886
ISBN 10	1846683882
Title	The Origin of Empire
Author	David Potter
Series	The Profile History Of The Ancient World Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Profile Books Ltd
Year published	2021-04-01
Number of pages	448
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