The Roman Empire : roots of imperialism /
The idea of Rome has long outlived the physical empire that gave it form. It continues to shape our understanding of the nature of imperialism, and thus, however subtly, to influence the workings of the world. Unlike most works on Roman history, this book does not offer a simplistic narrative, with...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Pluto Press,
2010.
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| Series: | Roots of imperialism.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The idea of Rome has long outlived the physical empire that gave it form. It continues to shape our understanding of the nature of imperialism, and thus, however subtly, to influence the workings of the world. Unlike most works on Roman history, this book does not offer a simplistic narrative, with military triumph followed by decline and fall. Instead, it analyses the origins and nature of Roman imperialism, its economic, social and cultural impact on the regions it conquered, and its continuing influence in debates about modern imperialism --Book Jacket. A millenium and a half after the end of its dominance, Rome remains a significant presence in western culture. This book explores what the empire meant to its subjects. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (x, 160 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-156) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1849645477 9781849645478 1783715731 9781783715732 9781783715749 178371574X |