Professor Mary Beard
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846683817
- author:
- Professor Mary Beard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books Main edition (1 April 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 3.7 x 20 cm
- Genre:
- History Academic History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Ancient Rome was a city of immense complexity, where luxury and filth coexisted alongside liberty and exploitation. This sprawling metropolis, home to over a million inhabitants, was the epicentre of an empire that stretched from Spain to Syria. Mary Beard explores the remarkable rise of this civilization, tracing its development from a humble village in central Italy to a global power that continues to shape our understanding of politics, citizenship, and power today. Beard delves into the heart of ancient Rome, examining how its inhabitants thought of themselves and their place in the world. She reveals how the Romans challenged traditional notions of imperial rule, responded to terrorism and revolution, and invented a new concept of citizenship and nation. Through her engaging narrative, Beard brings to life the tumultuous history of Rome, from the early Republic to the reign of the emperor Caracalla, who granted citizenship to every free inhabitant of the empire. By exploring the Roman experience, Beard sheds new light on the enduring legacy of this ancient civilization. With its unique blend of history, politics, and social commentary, this book offers a fresh perspective on one of the most fascinating periods in human history.
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