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The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction David M. Gwynn (Lecturer in Ancient and Late Antique History, Royal Holloway, University of London)

The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction By David M. Gwynn (Lecturer in Ancient and Late Antique History, Royal Holloway, University of London)

The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction by David M. Gwynn (Lecturer in Ancient and Late Antique History, Royal Holloway, University of London)


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Summary

Here, David Gwynn reflects on the remarkable legacy of the Roman Republic. The rise and fall of the Republic holds a special place in the history of Western civilization; it has been presented as a model, a source of inspiration, but also a warning. Placing the events in their wider context, he provides a fascinating history of culture and society.

The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction Summary

The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction by David M. Gwynn (Lecturer in Ancient and Late Antique History, Royal Holloway, University of London)

The rise and fall of the Roman Republic occupies a special place in the history of Western civilization. From humble beginnings on the seven hills beside the Tiber, the city of Rome grew to dominate the ancient Mediterranean. Led by her senatorial aristocracy, Republican armies defeated Carthage and the successor kingdoms of Alexander the Great, and brought the surrounding peoples to east and west into the Roman sphere. Yet the triumph of the Republic was also its tragedy. In this Very Short Introduction, David M. Gwynn provides a fascinating introduction to the history of the Roman Republic and its literary and material sources, bringing to life the culture and society of Republican Rome and its ongoing significance within our modern world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

About David M. Gwynn (Lecturer in Ancient and Late Antique History, Royal Holloway, University of London)

Dr David Gwynn is Lecturer in Ancient and Late Antique History at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is the author of several books including The Eusebians: The Polemic of Athanasius of Alexandria and the Construction of the "Arian Controversy" (OUP, 2007).

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION; CHRONOLOGY; THE ROMAN CONSTITUTION; FURTHER READING; INDEX

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GOR004377705
9780199595112
0199595119
The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction by David M. Gwynn (Lecturer in Ancient and Late Antique History, Royal Holloway, University of London)
Used - Very Good
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Oxford University Press
2013-11-30
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