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A History of the Roman Empire From Its Foundation to the Death of Marcus Aurelius: 27 B.C.- 180 A.D.
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Ancient RomeGeneral World HistoryItalian History
ISBN13: 9781025376295
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 654
Weight: 1.99
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A History of the Roman Empire From Its Foundation to the Death of Marcus Aurelius is a masterful and comprehensive survey of the first two centuries of the Roman Imperial period. Covering the pivotal era from 27 B.C. to 180 A.D., this work meticulously chronicles the transition from the Roman Republic to the Principate, beginning with the foundational reign of Augustus and concluding with the death of the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Written by the esteemed historian J.B. Bury, the narrative provides an in-depth exploration of the political, social, and military developments that defined the heights of Roman power. Readers will find detailed accounts of the Julio-Claudian, Flavian, and Antonine dynasties, along with insightful analysis of provincial administration, Roman law, and the cultural shifts that occurred during the Pax Romana. Bury's scholarship highlights the internal mechanisms of the empire, the challenges of frontier defense, and the complex characters of the men who held absolute power.
This work remains an essential resource for students of classical history and those interested in the enduring legacy of Rome. It offers a clear and scholarly perspective on a period that shaped the foundations of Western civilization, blending rigorous narrative history with a critical examination of the primary sources of antiquity.
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