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From the Gracchi to Nero is an outstanding history of the Roman
world from 133 BC to 68 AD. Fifty years since publication it is
widely hailed as the classic survey of the period, going through
many revised and updated editions until H.H. Scullard's death. It
explores the decline and fall of the Roman Republic and the
establishment of the Pax Romana under the early Principate. In
superbly clear style, Scullard brings vividly to life the Gracchi's
attempts at reform, the rise and fall of Marius and Sulla, Pompey
and Caesar, society and culture in the late Roman Republic, the
Augustan Principate, Tiberius and Gaius, Claudius and Nero, and
economic and social life in the early Empire.
This study examines the period from the foundation of Rome to the
fall of Carthage. It covers not only political and military
developments but also economic, social and cultural changes,
providing a comprehensive picture of both the city and its
provinces. This was an era which saw the unification of Italy and
the establishment of a Roman empire, with epic struggles such as
the Punic Wars and pivotal moments like the battle of Cannae. The
book is an accessible introduction to these centuries of change; it
should also be useful as context for those studying later
developments in Roman history.
With a new foreword by Tim Cornell 'Can anyone be so indifferent or
idle as not to care to know by what means and under what kind of
polity almost the whole inhabited world was conquered and bought
under the dominion of a single city of Rome?' - Polybius, Greek
Historian The city of Rome created the foundations of an empire
that would come to challenge and conquer the great civilizations of
Europe and the Near East. H.H. Scullard's definitive and highly
acclaimed study reveals the peculiar genius of the Roman people,
their predilection for law and order and their powers of
organization and administration, all of which created a
confederation the like of which the Greek World had never seen. He
explores the political, military, economic and social history of
this incredible empire, showing how the Romans realized an
ecumenical ideal and embraced Western Civilization within one
political system. Celebrated for its political and military
victories as well as its incredible feats of engineering,
literature and art. Scullard charts the foundation of Rome, the
establishment of the Republic, and its spectacular rise until the
fall of Carthage. Scullard not only explores the accomplishments of
the empire but vividly delves into the corruptive foreign
influences which began to undermine the moral qualities of Rome,
when lust for power superseded the desire for law and order. A
superb overview of this charged historical epoch, A History of the
Roman World takes us inside the pivotal events and struggles which
have heavily influenced modern western civilizations.
From the Gracchi to Nero is an outstanding history of the Roman
world from 133 BC to 68 AD. Fifty years since publication it is
widely hailed as the classic survey of the period, going through
many revised and updated editions until H.H. Scullard's death. It
explores the decline and fall of the Roman Republic and the
establishment of the Pax Romana under the early Principate. In
superbly clear style, Scullard brings vividly to life the Gracchi's
attempts at reform, the rise and fall of Marius and Sulla, Pompey
and Caesar, society and culture in the late Roman Republic, the
Augustan Principate, Tiberius and Gaius, Claudius and Nero, and
economic and social life in the early Empire.
With a new foreword by Tim Cornell 'Can anyone be so indifferent or
idle as not to care to know by what means and under what kind of
polity almost the whole inhabited world was conquered and bought
under the dominion of a single city of Rome?' - Polybius, Greek
Historian The city of Rome created the foundations of an empire
that would come to challenge and conquer the great civilizations of
Europe and the Near East. H.H. Scullard's definitive and highly
acclaimed study reveals the peculiar genius of the Roman people,
their predilection for law and order and their powers of
organization and administration, all of which created a
confederation the like of which the Greek World had never seen. He
explores the political, military, economic and social history of
this incredible empire, showing how the Romans realized an
ecumenical ideal and embraced Western Civilization within one
political system. Celebrated for its political and military
victories as well as its incredible feats of engineering,
literature and art. Scullard charts the foundation of Rome, the
establishment of the Republic, and its spectacular rise until the
fall of Carthage. Scullard not only explores the accomplishments of
the empire but vividly delves into the corruptive foreign
influences which began to undermine the moral qualities of Rome,
when lust for power superseded the desire for law and order. A
superb overview of this charged historical epoch, A History of the
Roman World takes us inside the pivotal events and struggles which
have heavily influenced modern western civilizations.
Book XXX of Livy's great history of Rome describes the last few
years (203-201 B.C.) of the Second Punic War between Rome and
Carthage, including Hannibal's final defeat by Scipio at Zama, the
conclusion of peace, and Scipio's triumphal return to Rome.This
useful edition of the Latin text, reissued after being unavailable
for some time, includes an introduction giving background on Livy
and his work, Rome and Carthage, the Punic Wars, the African
campaign, the Roman army and Scipio's tactics. There are copious
notes on the text, an appendix on chronology, an index of proper
names and a vocabulary.
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