| Description |
1 online resource (153 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Very short introductions |
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Very short introductions.
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| Contents |
Conquest -- Imperial power -- Collusion -- History wars -- Christians to the lions -- Living and dying -- Rome revisited |
| Summary |
The Roman Empire was a remarkable achievement. This introduction covers the history of the empire at its height, looking at its people, religions and social structures. It explains how it deployed violence, 'romanisation', and tactical power to develop an astonishingly uniform culture from Rome to its furthest outreaches |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-146) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
HISTORY -- Ancient.
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Manners and customs
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| SUBJECT |
Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85115127
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Rome -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Rome (Empire)
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Römisches Reich
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2006011814 |
| ISBN |
9780191516788 |
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0191516783 |
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9780191577840 |
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0191577847 |
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9786610752720 |
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6610752729 |
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9781429487160 |
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142948716X |
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