Format:
Online-Ressource (xiii, 290 p)
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ill., maps
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
0748650806
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0748650814
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0748623221
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0748623213
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0748629998
,
9780748650804
,
9780748650811
,
9780748623228
,
9780748623211
,
9780748629992
Series Statement:
The Edinburgh history of ancient Rome
Content:
A compelling account of how Rome became supreme power in Europe and the Mediterranean world. The book highlights the significance of Rome's success in the wars against Pyrrhys, Carthage, the Hellenistic kingdoms and in Spain that led to empire, and it shows how the Republic's success in conquering an empire changed the conquerors. It is unusual in focusing on a discrete, vital period in Roman history rather than attempting to cover all of it or even just the Republic --
Content:
Rome's stunning rise to mastery of the ancient MediterraneanNathan Rosenstein charts Rome's incredible journey and command of the Mediterranean over the course of the third and second centuries BC. He describes the Republic's great wars - against Pyrrhus, Carthage and Hannibal, and the kings of Macedon and Syria - as well as its subjugation of Gallic northern Italy and Spain.This book reveals why and shows how Rome engaged in war so frequently; it highlights the secret of Rome's extraordinary military success and the significant impact on both Italy and Rome.Key features:"" Explains the politi
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p.[275]-281) and index
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Contents; Illustrations; Tables; Acknowledgements; Series editor's preface; Abbreviations; Maps; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Rome, Pyrrhus, and Carthage; Chapter 3: The imperium and the army; Chapter 4: Hannibal; Chapter 5: The conquest of Gaul, Greece, and Spain; Chapter 6: The new brutality; Chapter 7: The impact of imperium; Chronology; Guide to further reading; Bibliography; Index
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780748623211
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Rome and the Mediterranean 290 to 146 BC : The Imperial Republic
Language:
English
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