A highly readable new history of Rome from its origins to the reign of Justinian. How did the Roman world develop from a small number of people living on the banks of the Tiber to an empire encompassing some sixty-four million people spread from one end of the Mediterranean to the other? How did the Romans themselves understand this development, and did that understanding evolve over time? Incorporating contributions from economics, archaeology, anthropology, and literary criticism, David Potter’s thought-provoking and accessible text shows students how Roman history works. The book is beautifully illustrated with maps, battle plans, portraits, paintings, sculpture, and more, and includes many quotes from original sources.

Ancient Rome: A New History

History

Potter, David

Ancient Civilizations

THAMES HUDSON

The new Second Edition of the definitive history of Rome―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: • The evolution of Roman historiography and early Roman rites • The Roman state and Latin literature in the second century BC • The use of the fleet in the First Punic War • The Late Republic • The development of courtlike structures in the decades before the death of Caesar • The Roman army, including evidence from Vindolanda • Constantine’s conversion to Christianity Incorporating contributions from economics, archaeology, anthropology, literary criticism, and primary sources, David Potter’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 illustrations―maps, battle plans, portraits, paintings, sculpture, and more. 200 illustrations, 149 in color

The most historical coverage and images, now more student friendly Praised for its beautiful visuals, use of primary sources, and coverage into the early medieval period, Ancient Rome, Third Edition now includes a more student-friendly approach. With new chapter-opening maps, new family trees, more subheadings, and even more color images, the text is certain to increase student engagement. A new People of Ancient Rome online resource offers the best guidance for understanding the context of primary sources. 220

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Ancient Rome: A New History

Ancient Rome: A New History

Ancient Rome: A New History