| Description |
511 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm |
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Ill. on lining papers. |
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"A complete history of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, chronicling the story of the most important and influential civilization the world has ever known"--Cover. |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
Part One: The rise and fall of Rome -- Rome: The world's first superpower -- An Empire of force and law -- Great Romans -- The Emperors -- Governing the Empire -- Rome and the law -- Foreign policy -- The power of Rome -- The Roman Army -- Inside the Army -- Arms and the men -- The great wars -- Defending the Empire -- Decline and fall -- Part Two: The Roman world -- Rome: The first world city -- Building the city of Rome -- Building techniques and styles -- Public buildings -- Imperial palaces -- Housing for the rich and poor -- Cities of the Empire -- Roman arts and society -- Literature -- The arts -- Religion and mythology -- Sport and games -- Science, technology & the economy -- People of Rome. |
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Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D.
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Rome -- Politics and government -- 30 B.C.-476 A.D.
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Rome -- History, Military -- 30 B.C.-476 A.D.
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Rome -- Civilization.
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Rome -- Social life and customs.
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| Added Author |
Dodge, Hazel.
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| ISBN |
1435104552 sc. |
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9781435104556 sc. |
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$24.95 |
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