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Ancient Rome: A New History

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Ancient Rome: A New History

The new Second Edition of the definitive history of Romeâ€•from its beginnings to the Arab conquest, and beyond.
The Second Edition adds further nuance to its highly readable narrative with extended coverage of the following:
â€¢ The evolution of Roman historiography and early Roman rites
â€¢ The Roman state and Latin literature in the second century BC
â€¢ The use of the fleet in the First Punic War
â€¢ The Late Republic
â€¢ The development of courtlike structures in the decades before the death of Caesar
â€¢ The Roman army, including evidence from Vindolanda
â€¢ Constantineâ€™s conversion to Christianity

Incorporating contributions from economics, archaeology, anthropology, literary criticism, and primary sources, David Potterâ€™s thought-provoking and accessible text shows students how Roman historians evaluate evidence from sources as diverse as art, coins, and architecture. The book is beautifully illustrated with over 200 illustrationsâ€•maps, battle plans, portraits, paintings, sculpture, and more.
200 illustrations, 149 in color
Country USA
Brand Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer Thames & Hudson
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber colour illustrations, maps
ReleaseDate 2014-01-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780500291245

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