Rome and her empire
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Rome and her empire
Longman, 2003
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The name of Rome excites a picture of power and organisation, as do the widely-spread ruins that Roman civilization left behind. Yet Rome grew out of a collection of small villages and major developments such as the growth of Empire were unplanned and completely unprepared for.Influenced by a small number of self-interested aristocrats who lacked a broader vision, Rome was often threatened by their intrigues. Brought to the ground on a number of occasions, its leaders were able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. How did Rome survive for nearly 1000 years, ruling over millions of people with few instances of internal rebellion? David Shotter argues that the key was the way Rome managed to adapt to new circumstances, without at the same time discarding too many of its cherished traditions.
Table of Contents
Preface
Myth, monarchy and the Republic
The growth of the respublica
The birth of an empire
The disintegration of the Republic
The Augustan peace
The Pax Romana: a new deal for the empire
The secret of empire
Emperors, dynasties, adoptions and a golden age
The military monarchy: dictatorship by the army
The third-century crises - and recovery
The fourth century: change and decline
Index
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