The Roman World
Published on 27. September 2001
Book
936 pages
978-0-415-26314-6 (ISBN)
Description
When originally published in 1987, this book was hailed as a landmark in the study of the Roman World. Now back in print with a new preface by the author, it is still the most comprehensive survey of the Roman World available. Ranging from the founding of Rome in the eighth century BC, and throughout the Empire and beyond this book will continue to be an essential resource on the subject for many years to come.
Reviews / Votes
'This sumptuous two-volume encyclopedia covers every conceivable aspect of life in Ancient Rome ... the volumes are massive in size and content, and almost infinite in variety.' - Simon Raven, Observer'The 35 chapters (350 excellent figures and plates) cover in sober and impressively scholarly detail ... the social, economic, military, urban, agrarian, and administrative problems of Empire.' - Peter Jones, the Times 'This sumptuous two-volume encyclopedia covers every conceivable aspect of life in Ancient Rome ... the volumes are massive in size and content, and almost infinite in variety.' - Simon Raven, Observer
'A splendid and beautifully produced work ... It contains a great deal of wonderfully useful material.' - Michael Grant, Classical Review
'The 35 chapters (350 excellent figures and plates) cover in sober and impressively scholarly detail ... the social, economic, military, urban, agrarian, and administrative problems of Empire.' - Peter Jones, the Times
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
General
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
1730 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-26314-6 (9780415263146)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Person
Wacher, John
Content
Volume I. Part 1. 1. Introduction Part II. The Rise of the Empire 2. Celtic Europe before the Romans, John Collis; 3. Hellenistic influence on the Roman world, Keith Branigan; 4. The legacy of the Republic, David C. Braund; Part III. The Army 5. The army of the Republic, G.R.Watson; 6. The imperial army, Alistair Scott Anderson; 7. The army of the Late Empire, R. S .O. Tomlin; Part IV. The Frontiers 8. Mainland Europe, Valerie A. Maxfield; 9. Britain, David J. Breeze; 10. Africa, Charles Daniels; 11. The East, David Kennedy; Part V. Cities, Towns and Villages 12. Urbanization in the Eastern Empire, Barbara Levick; 13. Urbanization in Italy and the Western Empire, J. F. Drinkwater; 14. Government and administration in the Late Empire, J. H. W. G. Liebeschuetz; Volume 2. Part VII. Rural Life 18. Agriculture and horticulture, Sian Rees; 19. Animal husbandry, Shimon Applebaum; 20, The villa in Italy and the provinces, John Percival; Part VIII. The Economy 21. Imperial estates, Dorothy J. Thompson; 22. The Monetary system, John Kent; 23. Industrial growth, W. H. Manning; 24. Mining, Ann Woods; 25. Trade within the Empire and beyond the frontiers, A. J. Parker; 26. Transport by land and water, Alan McWhirr; Part IX. Society 27. Romans and non-Romans, Mark Hassall; 28. Labour, P. A. Brunt; 29. Society and the artist, T. F. C. Blagg; Part X. Religion and Burial 30. Classical religions, John Ferguson; 31. Ruler-worship, John Ferguson; 32. Provincial cults, Miranda J. Green; 33. The rise of Christianity, Jill Harries; 34. Burial customs of Rome and the provinces, Richard Jones; Part XI. Post-script 35. Post-script, John Wacher