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The classical historian Theodor Mommsen (1817 1903) published his
History of Rome between 1854 and 1856. His work was received with
widespread acclaim by the scholarly community and the reading
public. In 1902, in recognition of this monumental work, Mommsen
was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature and acclaimed as 'the
greatest living master of the art of historical writing'. Mommsen
rejected traditional Enlightenment accounts, which glorified
ancient Rome; instead, guided by a new and rigorous criticism of
sources, he began the demythologisation of Roman history. In a
vivacious and engaging style, using modern terms to express
classical ideas, Mommsen drew bold parallels between the nineteenth
century and classical Rome. Volume 1 begins with Rome's earliest
origins and ends with the unification of Italy; it contains
separate chapters on religion, law and justice, art, and writing.
This 1862 translation is based on the German third edition (1861).
The classical historian Theodor Mommsen (1817 1903) published his
History of Rome between 1854 and 1856. His work was received with
widespread acclaim by the scholarly community and the reading
public. In 1902, in recognition of this monumental work, Mommsen
was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature and acclaimed as 'the
greatest living master of the art of historical writing'. Mommsen
rejected traditional Enlightenment accounts, which glorified
ancient Rome; instead, guided by a new and rigorous criticism of
sources, he began the demythologisation of Roman history. In a
vivacious and engaging style, using modern terms to express
classical ideas, Mommsen drew bold parallels between the nineteenth
century and classical Rome. Volume 2 covers the period from the
unification of Italy to the subjugation of Carthage and the Greek
States. This English translation, first published in 1862, is based
on the German third edition (1861).
The classical historian Theodor Mommsen (1817 1903) published his
monumental History of Rome between 1854 and 1856. His work was
received with widespread acclaim by the scholarly community and the
reading public. In 1902 Mommsen was awarded the Nobel Prize for
Literature and acclaimed as 'the greatest living master of the art
of historical writing'. Mommsen rejected traditional Enlightenment
accounts, which glorified ancient Rome; instead, guided by a new
and rigorous criticism of sources, Mommsen began the
demythologisation of Roman history. In a vivacious and engaging
style, Mommsen drew bold parallels between the nineteenth century
and classical Rome. Volume 3 covers the turbulent period from the
reforms of Tiberius Gracchus to the death of Sulla, with separate
chapters on nationality, religion and education, and the Roman
economy. This English translation, first published in 1863, is
based on the German third edition (1861).
The classical historian Theodor Mommsen (1817 1903) published his
monumental History of Rome between 1854 and 1856. His work was
received with widespread acclaim by the scholarly community and the
reading public. In 1902 Mommsen was awarded the Nobel Prize for
Literature and acclaimed as 'the greatest living master of the art
of historical writing'. Mommsen rejected traditional Enlightenment
accounts, which glorified ancient Rome; instead, guided by a new
and rigorous criticism of sources, he began the demythologisation
of Roman history. In a vivacious and engaging style, Mommsen drew
bold parallels between the nineteenth century and classical Rome.
Volume 4 covers the establishment of the military monarchy; this
English translation, first published in 1866, corresponds to the
fourth edition of the German third volume. Part 1 begins with the
death of Sulla and ends with the subjugation of the West.
The classical historian Theodor Mommsen (1817 1903) published his
History of Rome between 1854 and 1856. His work was received with
widespread acclaim by the scholarly community and the reading
public. In 1902 Mommsen was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature
and acclaimed as 'the greatest living master of the art of
historical writing'. Mommsen rejected traditional Enlightenment
accounts, which glorified ancient Rome; instead, guided by a new
and rigorous criticism of sources, he began the demythologisation
of Roman history. In a vivacious and engaging style, Mommsen drew
bold parallels between the nineteenth century and classical Rome.
Volume 4 covers the establishment of the military monarchy; this
English translation, first published in 1866, corresponds to the
fourth edition of the German third volume. Part 2 begins with
Pompey and Julius Caesar and ends with the battle of Thapsus. In
this reissue, the index to the entire work is also included.
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