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The History Of The Roman Republic (1889)

The History Of The Roman Republic (1889)

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Ancient History GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1120035198
ISBN13: 9781120035196
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 26 2009
Pages: 570
Weight: 1.66
Height: 1.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History of the Roman Republic, written by Theodor Mommsen and first published in 1889, is an extensive and comprehensive account of the political and social developments of the Roman Republic. Mommsen, a German historian and scholar, draws from a wide range of sources, including ancient texts and inscriptions, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of the Republic's rise and fall.The book is divided into three volumes, each covering a distinct period of Roman history. The first volume explores the early Republic, from its founding in 509 BCE to the end of the First Punic War in 241 BCE. The second volume covers the period from the Second Punic War in 218 BCE to the end of the Social War in 88 BCE. The third volume focuses on the tumultuous period of the late Republic, from the dictatorship of Sulla in 82 BCE to the establishment of the Roman Empire under Augustus in 27 BCE.Mommsen's approach to history is highly analytical and critical, and he frequently challenges traditional interpretations of Roman history. He offers detailed insights into the political and social structures of the Republic, including the role of the Senate, the development of the Roman legal system, and the struggles between the patricians and plebeians.Overall, The History of the Roman Republic is a seminal work of scholarship that continues to be widely read and studied today. It provides a detailed and nuanced understanding of one of the most important periods in Western history, and remains an essential resource for anyone interested in the politics, culture, and society of ancient Rome.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.

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