A History of the Roman PeopleThis text is appropriate for a survey course on Roman History. Having undergone a thorough revision to incorporate the latest and most insightful research, this reader-friendly survey of Roman history embarks students on a fascinating journey from prehistoric Italy to the death of Maurice (602 A.D.) it takes into account new archaeological evidence, advances in historical demography, and recently excavated and restudied artifacts to shed new light on our understanding of the origins and early development of Rome. Centered around a traditional political and military narrative, it presents in-depth coverage of Roman social, economic, and cross-cultural developments. Cross-references are made throughout. Supporting evidence and up-to-date explanations based on the evidence of current scholarship are emphasized. |
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... Constantine's rising sun and died in the belief that he had worked in vain . In princi- ple , however , after gaining control of the Em- pire , Constantine continued many of the social , economic , military , and administrative policies ...
... Constantine . For example , Lactantius tells the following story about how Constantine re- joined his father : When Constantius asked Ga- lerius to let Constantine help him battle the Picts , who had invaded Britain from Scotland in 306 ...
... Constantine's order to desist was obeyed , but with neither alacrity nor enthusiasm . After the defeat and death of his ally Maxentius , Daia stood alone against the com- bined forces of Constantine and Licinius . Constantine's ...
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Ancient Italy | 2 |
Peoples of Early Italy | 8 |
Etruscans and Greeks in PreRoman Italy | 11 |
Copyright | |
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