Ancient Romans

<p>This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the political military and social history of ancient Rome from the earliest days of the Republic to its collapse and the subsequent foundations of the empire established by Augustus prior to his death in AD 14.</p><p>Interspersed through the discussion of the political history of the period are crucial chapters on all aspects of Roman culture including women religion slavery and manumission overseas conquests and their impact and life in the city of Rome giving students a full understanding of republican society culture and politics. With over 130 maps illustrations and photographs <i>The Ancient Romans </i>is lavishly illustrated with a particular emphasis on coins as a valuable historical resource. It also closely references the authors' sourcebook <i>Ancient Rome: Social and Historical Documents from the Early Republic to the Death of Augustus</i> second edition allowing students to engage with the documentary evidence and written sources in a deep and meaningful way.</p><p><em>The Ancient Romans: History and Society from the Early Republic to the Death of Augustus</em> is an indispensable resource for undergraduate students of the Roman Republic and its society and culture as well as offering a comprehensive and compelling introduction for the interested reader.</p>