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Christopher Kelly The Roman Empire (Paperback) Very Short Introductions. It was, above all else, an empire of force - employing a mixture of violence, suppression, order, and tactical use of power to develop an astonishingly uniform culture. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Further DetailsTitle: The Roman Empire Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 0192803913 Author: Christopher Kelly Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction EAN: 9780192803917 ISBN: 9780192803917 Publisher: Oxford University Press Release Date: 08/24/2006 Genre: History Topic: Ancient History, Law & Politics, Philosophy & Spirituality Item Height: 174mm Item Length: 112mm Item Width: 10mm Language: English Description: The Roman Empire was a remarkable achievement. It had a population of sixty million people spread across lands encircling the Mediterranean and stretching from drizzle-soaked northern England to the sun-baked banks of the Euphrates in Syria, and from the Rhine to the North African coast. It was, above all else, an empire of force - employing a mixture of violence, suppression, order, and tactical use of power to develop an astonishingly uniform culture. This Very Short Introduction covers the history of the Empire from Augustus (the first Emperor) to Marcus Aurelius, describing how the empire was formed, how it was run, its religions and its social structure. It examines how local cultures were "romanised" and how people in far away lands came to believe in the emperor as a god. The book also examines how the Roman Empire has been considered and depicted in more recent times, from the writings of Edward Gibbon, to the differing attitudes of the Victorians and recent Hollywood blockbuster films.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. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Series: Very Short Introductions Item Weight: 146g Release Year: 2006 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
