Publisher's Synopsis
""Rome From the Earliest Times to the End of the Republic"" by Arthur Gilman is a comprehensive historical account of Rome from its founding in 753 BC to the end of the Roman Republic in 27 BC. The book covers the political, social, and cultural developments of Rome over this period, including the rise and fall of the Roman Republic, the Punic Wars, the conquest of Greece, the social and economic changes brought about by the growth of slavery, and the emergence of Julius Caesar as a powerful leader. The author provides a detailed analysis of the key figures and events that shaped Rome's history, as well as the broader context of the Mediterranean world during this time. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students and general readers interested in ancient Rome and its legacy.1887. Contents: Once Upon a Time; How the Shepherds Began the City; How Corinth Gave Rome a New Dynasty; The Rise of the Commons; How a Proud King Fell; The Roman Runnymede; How the Heroes Fought for a Hundred Years; A Blast from Beyond the North Wind; How the Republic Overcame Its Neighbors; An African Sirocco; The New Pushes the Old-Wars and Conquests; A Futile Effort at Reform; Social and Civil Wars; The Master-Spirits of This Age; Progress of the Great Pompey; How the Triumvirs Came to Untimely Ends; How the Republic Became an Empire; Some Manners and Customs of the Roman People; The Roman Reading and Writing; and The Roman Republicans Serious and Gay.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
