History of the Roman People

TheFourth EditionofHistory of the Roman Peoplebuilds upon the strengths of the previous editions to provide readers with a fascinating journey from prehistoric Italy and the origins of Rome to the final collapse of the Roman imperial order with the death of the Emperor Maurice (A.D. 602). Centered on a traditional political and military narrative core, this text also presents in-depth coverage of Rome's social, economic, and cultural life and, drawing on current scholarship, provides explanations of major trends and developments. New to the Fourth Edition: Expanded treatment of Early Rome's origins in the wider context of the Mediterranean World Fuller coverage of Rome's involvement in the East from 133 B.C. to A.D. 96 Thoroughly revised chapters on the Julio-Claudian, Antonine, and Severan dynasties and the complexities of the third century A.D. Additional maps and illustrations; updated bibliographies; more cross-references in the textWard, Allen Mason is the author of 'History of the Roman People', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130384805 and ISBN 0130384801.