Roman RealitiesWayne State University Press, 1979 - 584 pagine Based on the major primary sources of Roman history, this book recalls the experiences of the ancient Romans through a thousand years of their history. Roman Realities recalls the experiences of the ancient Romans through a thousand years of their history, emphasizing the problems produced by their successes and the lessons to be learned from their failures. It is based on the major primary sources of Roman history, with illuminating paralells between ancient and modern times. As Finley Although scholars will find the events in this book familiar, they will not necessarily share its insights or agree with its interpretations. This is a book to read, enjoy--and argue about! |
Sommario
Illustrations Maps and Charts 9156 | 11 |
Introduction | 15 |
An Old Story and a Few Facts | 19 |
The Struggle with Themselves | 38 |
The Conquest of Italy | 62 |
Rome Against Carthage | 90 |
The Macedonian Wars | 128 |
The Gracchi Brothers | 154 |
Laughter Love and How to Die | 310 |
Government by the Emperor for the People | 329 |
Power without Glory | 352 |
Disorder and Recovery | 392 |
The Good Years | 414 |
In the Shadow of the Army | 459 |
Could the Old Problems Be Solved? | 489 |
The End of the Story | 510 |