Buy this book on-line Boardman, John;Griffin, Jasper & Murray, Oswin : The Oxford History of the Classical World: The Roman WorldOxford University Press, Oxford, 1988 ISBN 0192821660
The Romans succeeded in less than 53 years in subjecting almost the whole inhabited world to their rule. This book tells the story of the rise of Rome from its origins as a cluster of villages to the foundation of the Roman Empire by Augustus and its consolidation in the first two centuries AD. An envoi discusses some aspects of the later Empire and its influence on western civilizations, not least through the adoption of Christianity. Chapters dealing with social and political history are interspersed with chapters on literature, philosophy, and the arts: the conquests of Rome; Roman Emperors; Plautus, Terence, Virgil and Roman literature; Roman historians such as Tacitus and Livy; Stoicism and Scepticism; and Roman art and architecture are among the topics dealt with. The historical framework of the book is reinforced by maps and chronological charts, and the book is profusely illustrated with colour and b/w illustrations. All of the 17 contributors are acknowledged authorities in their fields.. Book. Book Condition: As New. Binding: Trade Paperback Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Boardman, John;Griffin, Jasper & Murray, Oswin : The Oxford History of the Classical World: The Roman World. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out of print books, livres d'occasion, livres anciens, used books and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |