Book Details
Orange Code:95864
Paperback:938 pages
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1. Introduction2. Celtic Europe before the Romans3. Hellenistic influence on the Roman world4. The legacy of the Republic5. The army of the Republic6. The imperial army7. The army of the Late Empire8. Mainland Europe9. Britain10. Africa11. The East12. Urbanization in the Eastern Empire13. Urbanization in Italy and the Western Empire14. Townships and villages15. Government and the provinces16. Law and the legal system in the Principate17. Government and administration in the Late Empire18. Agriculture and horticulture19. Animal husbandry20. The villa in Italy and the provinces21. Imperial estates22. The monetary system23. Industrial growth24. Mining25. Trade within the Empire and beyond the frontiers26. Transport by land and water27. Romans and non-Romans28. Labour29. Society and the artist30. Classical religions31. Ruler-worship32. Provincial cults33. The rise of Christianity34. Burial customs of Rome and the provinces35. Post-script
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When originally published in 1987, this book was hailed as a landmark in the study of the Roman World. Now back in print with a new preface by the author, it is still the most comprehensive survey of the Roman World available. Ranging from the founding of Rome in the eighth century BC, and throughout the Empire and beyond this book will continue to be an essential resource on the subject for many years to come.
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