The world of Rome by Michael GRANT - 1974-01-01

Paperback. Good.

Paperback. Acceptable.

Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

London: Cardinal Books. Very Good; Light shelf and edge wear, some reading creases, light foxing . to inside covers, endpapers and edges of reading block. ; Nice tight copy, . no names inside. Cover photo shows detail from a cameo of the family of . Emperor Augustus. Heavy book and priced accordingly.. 1974. Reprint. Paperback. First Printing; The History of Civilisation Series; B&W Illustrations and Photographs; 368 pages; Between 133BC and 217AD Rome reached the height of it's power achieving domination over the Meditteranean and beyond. This history traces Imperial Rome's historical background and its astounding cultural and political achievement. ; 0351165339 .

UK: Cardinal. Good. Paperback. 1974. 362 pages. .

London England: Cardinal, 1974. Paperback. Creases to cover. Very slight shelf wear to edges of cover. Between the years 133 BC and 217 AD Rome reached the height of her power and achieved domination over the then known world. By bringing together all the diverse accomplishments of the people of Imperial Rome at this time, Dr. Michael Grant has made a fascinating contribution to our understanding of the important role Rome played in the evolution of the modern Western and Near-Eastern worlds. The Roman Empire is brought to life before our eyes as Dr. grant traces its historical background and its astounding cultural and political achievements. he describes the contradictions within the Empire - the exalted lives of the Emperors and the desperate slave revolts, the educational and social privileges of the citizens of Rome and the bloodthirsty horrors of the arena - and, paying particular attention to the Imperial provinces outside Italy, he discusses the great artistic, architectural and philosophical… Read More

London: Cardinal, 1974. Set in Baskerville. Cover picture: Cameo of the family of the emperor Augustus. Contents: I). The Roman empire. 1). Historical sketch. II). State and society. 2). The rulers and the empire. 3). Citizens of Rome. 4). Subjects and slaves. III). Beliefs. 5). Fate and the stars. 6). Religion. 7). Philosophy. IV). Literature and the arts. 8). The great Latin writers. 9). Sculpture and painting. 10). Architecture. With epilogue, genealogical table, notes for further reading and index. 5 maps, 45 textillustrations and 26 fotos. 362 + (1) pag. . 1st edition. Paperback. Good copy.. 19,5cmx13cm.