The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction

The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 168
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ISBN-10 : 9780191642357
ISBN-13 : 0191642355
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Download or read book The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction written by David M. Gwynn and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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