The Roman Republic
A Very Short Introduction
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- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
29 October 2012
Summary
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.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199595112 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0199595119 |
| Author: | David M. Gwynn |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 29 October 2012 |
| Weight: | 145g |
| Dimensions: | 173mm x 112mm x 9mm |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
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About The Author
David M. Gwynn
Dr. David Gwynn is Lecturer in Ancient and Late Antique History at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is the author of several books, including The Eusebians: The Polemic of Athanasius of Alexandria and the Construction of the ‘Arian Controversy’ (Oxford University Press, 2007).
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