Yale University Press, New Haven and London, 1988. Reprint. Softcover (Illustrated). Good Condition. List of figures, preface by author, three appendices, notes, bibliography and index. Between pages 76 and 77 there is a three page fold out flowchart of emperors. The text is illustrated with numerous figures throughout the text. Illustrated paperback binding with black coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting the rear panel blurb " ... Ramsay Macmullen, Dunham Professor of History and Classics at Yale, here offers a new perspective on the decline and fall of Rome. He argues that a key factor in the Empire's military and administrative failures was a steady loss of control over government, as it aims and focus were thwarted for private gain by officials and military men at all ranks." Rubbing of the book edges and panels with a little creasing to the top corners. Fading to the left hand edge of the front panel, measuring about 2 inches, and to the back strip. Some sunning to the rear panel. Age toning and a few light marks to the text block edges. Size: Trade Paperback. [6], VII - XII, 319, [3] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Roman Empire; Early (0-1000 AD); Politics & Government. ISBN: 0300047991. ISBN/EAN: 9780300047998. Inventory No: 0290649. . 9780300047998

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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0290649
Title: Corruption and the Decline of Rome
Author: MacMullen, Ramsay
Format/Binding: Softcover (Illustrated)
Book Condition: Used - Good Condition
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0300047991
ISBN 13: 9780300047998
Publisher: Yale University Press
Place of Publication: New Haven and London
Date Published: 1988
Keywords: BZDB2 Roman Empire, decline, reasons, history, politics and government History; Roman Empire; Early (0-1000 AD); Politics & Government. Unbranded ISBN: 0300047991 EAN: 9780300047998 MacMullen, Ramsay Corruption and the Decline of Rome

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