The Roman Empire: Roots of Imperialism

Morley, Neville

ISBN 10: 0745328695 / ISBN 13: 9780745328690

Edité par Pluto Press, USA, 2010

Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. N° de réf. du vendeur 907164

Synopsis :

A millennium and a half after the end of the period of its unquestioned dominance, Rome remains a significant presence in western culture. This book explores what the empire meant to its subjects. The idea of Rome has long outlived the physical empire that gave it form, and now holds sway over vastly more people and a far greater geographical area than the Romans ever ruled. It continues to shape our understanding of the nature of imperialism, and thus, however subtly, to influence the workings of the world. Unlike most works on Roman history, this book does not offer a simplistic narrative, with military triumph followed by decline and fall. Instead, it analyses the origins and nature of Roman imperialism, its economic, social and cultural impact on the regions it conquered, and its continuing influence in discussions and debates about modern imperialism. Elegantly written, this book is perfect for students of classics and ancient history who want to see another side of the Roman empire.

À propos de l?auteur: Neville Morley is Professor of Ancient Economic History and Historical Theory at the University of Bristol. He is the author of The Roman Empire: Roots of Imperialism (Pluto, 2010), Trade in Classical Antiquity (2007) and Antiquity and Modernity (2008).

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Roman Empire: Roots of Imperialism
Éditeur : Pluto Press, USA
Date d'édition : 2010
Reliure : Soft cover
Etat : Very Good
Type de livre : Book