Empire of the Romans : from Julius Caesar to Justinian : six hundred years of peace and war

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Empire of the Romans : from Julius Caesar to Justinian : six hundred years of peace and war

John Matthews

Wiley-Blackwell, 2021

  • vol. 1: A history

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Summary: "Flamininus' proclamation, made on behalf of himself and the Roman senate, is a classic example of the uses of history in the service of politics. In declaring the end of Macedonian tyranny, it echoed the great debates that we know from fourth-century Athens, as Demosthenes warned of the dangers to freedom presented by the rise of the first great Macedonian king, Philip I. Those events were not so very far distant (150 years is not much in the longue durée of history), but in the meantime the reign of Philip's son Alexander had changed beyond recognition the shape of east Mediterranean politics. Whether or not they realized or wanted it, the Romans were themselves the heirs of Macedon"-- Provided by publisher

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A wide-ranging survey of the history of the Roman Empire-from its establishment to decline and beyond Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian provides a sweeping historical survey of the Roman empire. Uncommonly expansive in its chronological scope, this unique two-volume text explores the time period encompassing Julius Caesar's death in 44 BCE to the end of Justinian's reign six centuries later. Internationally-recognized author and scholar of Roman history John Matthews balances broad historical narrative with discussions of important occurrences in their thematic contexts. This integrative approach helps readers learn the timeline of events, understand their significance, and consider their historical sources. Defining the time period in a clear, yet not overly restrictive manner, the text reflects contemporary trends in the study of social, cultural, and literary themes. Chapters examine key points in the development of the Roman Empire, including the establishment of empire under Augustus, Pax Romana and the Antonine Age, the reforms of Diocletian and Constantine, and the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Discussions of the Justinianic Age, the emergence of Byzantium, and the post-Roman West help readers understand the later Roman world and its impact on the subsequent history of Europe. Written to be used as standalone resource or in conjunction with its companion Volume II: Selective Anthology, this innovative textbook: Combines accessible narrative exposition with thorough examination of historical source material Provides well-rounded coverage of Roman economy, society, law, and literary and philosophical culture Offers content taken from the author's respected Roman Empire survey courses at Yale and Oxford University Includes illustrations, maps and plans, and chapter-by-chapter bibliographical essays Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian is a valuable text for survey courses in Roman history as well as general readers interested in the 600 year time frame of the empire.

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Preface vii List of Maps xv List of Figures xvii Part I Building an Empire 1 1 Introduction: The Roman Republic and its Discontents 3 2 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar 19 3 Caesar's Heir 29 4 A New Order 37 5 Succession, and the Nature of the Imperial Office 57 6 The Julio-Claudian Dynasty: Loyalty and Dissent 67 Bibliographical Notes to Part I: Building an Empire 83 Part II Pax Romana: "A Polite and Powerful Empire" 91 7 Frontiers and Provinces 93 8 From Flavians to Severi 117 9 Age of the Antonines 137 10 Religious Change and Early Christianity 173 Bibliographical Notes to Part II: "A Polite and Powerful Empire" 185 Part III Rising to the Challenge 197 11 Into an Age of Iron 199 12 Political Change and the Economy 213 13 Diocletian and the Tetrarchy 223 Bibliographical Notes to Part III: Rising to the Challenge 239 Part IV A New Empire 245 14 The Ascendancy of Constantine 247 15 Cities of Constantine: Constantinople, Rome, Jerusalem 263 16 The House of Constantine 281 17 Julian, Hellenism, and Christianity 297 18 Christianity and Roman Society 307 19 The Late Roman State 321 20 Rome and the Barbarian World 333 Bibliographical Notes to Part IV: A New Empire 345 Part V Facing the Future 355 21 The Fall of Rome 357 22 Into a Post-Roman World 373 23 East and West after the Fall of Rome 389 24 Royalty at Ravenna 403 25 Dialogues with the Past: The Reign of Justinian 417 26 Retrospective 437 Bibliographical Notes to Part V: Facing the Future 447 Abbreviations and Short Titles 457 Bibliographical References 459 Index 479

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