404 pp, 9 1/2" H. B&w illustrations - photographs, maps, plans, drawings. "(P)rovides full access to the 1,200 years of Roman rule from the 8th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D., including information that is often hard to find and even harder to decipher. Organized thematically, nine chapters provide in-depth analysis of all aspects of Roman life: The Republic and the Empire; Military Affairs; Geography of the Roman World; Towns and countryside; Travel and trade; Literature and the arts; Religion; Economy and industry; Everyday life. The myriad topics covered include rulers; the legal and ... View More...
