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Chronicle of the Roman Republic: The Rulers of Ancient Rome from Romulus to Augustus (Chronicles) by: Philip Matyszak List Price: £19.95 City Travel Guides Price: £14.99 You Save: £4.96 (25%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 937.02 EAN: 9780500051214 ISBN: 0500051216 Label: Thames & Hudson Ltd Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson Ltd Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: 2003-04 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd Studio: Thames & Hudson Ltd Sales Rank: 149569 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Synopsis: From Romulus to Augustus, the Chronicle of the Roman Republic examines the succession of leaders who took Rome from a small fortified hilltop to the greatest empire of antiquity. Here we meet the builders of Rome - superstitious, brutal and utterly uncompromising, but often men of great honour and principle. They could stoop to the depths of depravity, but could also be unflinchingly, even suicidally, brave. This book describes 56 of the foremost Romans of the Republic, spanning the centuries from its birth to its bloody death. In this history we see the best and worst of the Roman elite. Some, such as Tarquin the Proud, Julius Caesar and Pompey are well known. Others are less familiar - men like Licinius Crassus, a kind father and a loving husband, who captured slaves in their thousands. Or Cato the Censor, upright and incorruptible, xenophobic and misogynistic. This is a highly readable and authoritative account, ideal for home or school reference, and as a companion to the bestselling Chronicle of the Roman Emperors. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - A Brilliant Introduction to the Roman RepublicThe early history of Rome was a big mystery to me. I could recall some of the names and deeds of the early mythological kings, but when it came to the Early Republic I was at a loss when the subject wasn't about Lucius Brutus or Cincinnatus. This book helped introduce me to the key players of this period. Rather than being a narrative history of the Republic, this book covers the biographies of some of the great and lesser known politicians and generals of the years 753 BC to 31 BC. It starts with a look at Rome's founder, the mythological hero Romulus, and ends with a look at Octavian, the man who would become Emperor Augustus. The book is divided into four sections - The Age of Kings 753-509 BC; Founders of the Republic ... Read More: Rating:  - Very good presentation of the early Roman leadersThis book is a great introduction for those seeking to gain some insight into who the leaders of the early Roman republic were. each person is given from one to a couple of pages where their achievements and failures are presented. The book conatins many illustrations, and several sidebars with information about life in the Roman republic. |
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