The Oxford History of the Roman World. Cet article n’est pas disponible.The Oxford History of the Roman World

Tracing the rise of Rome from its origins as a cluster of villages to the foundation of the Empire, this book reproduces the text of the "Oxford History of the Classical World: Rome" in a smaller paperback form. Written by a team of specialist scholars, it includes chapters on social and political history, the Emperors, art and architecture, and the works of the leading Roman poets, historians and philosophers. Retaining the original line drawings and maps, this edition contains a new 8-page section of illustrations, specially selected by Sir John Boardman.

In less than fifty-three years, Rome subjected most of the known world to its rule. Written by a team of specialist scholars, this book traces the rise of Rome from its origins as a cluster of villages to the foundation of the Empire and its consolidation in the first two centuries CE. It includes chapters on social and political history, the Emperors, art and architecture, and the works of the leading Roman poets, historians, and philosophers.