Ancient Rome: A New History

David Stone Potter

Thames & Hudson, 2014 - History - 368 pages

The Second Edition adds further nuance to its highly readable narrative with extended coverage of the following:
- The evolution of Roman historiography and early Roman rites
- The Roman state and Latin literature in the second century BC
- The use of the fleet in the First Punic War
- The Late Republic
- The development of courtlike structures in the decades before the death of Caesar
- The Roman army, including evidence from Vindolanda
- Constantine's conversion to Christianity

Incorporating contributions from economics, archaeology, anthropology, literary criticism, and primary sources, David Potter's thought-provoking and accessible text shows students how Roman historians evaluate evidence from sources as diverse as art, coins, and architecture. The book is beautifully illustrated with over 200 illustrations--maps, battle plans, portraits, paintings, sculpture, and more.

About the author

David Potter is Francis W. Kelsey Collegiate Professor of Greek and Roman History, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, and Professor of Greek and Latin at the University of Michigan. Recognized internationally as an authority on the Roman Empire, he is the author of many scholarly articles and books. He is also a gifted educator whose courses include Sports and Daily Life in Ancient Rome, War in Greek and Roman Civilization, and Emperors of Rome.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Ancient Rome: A New History
• Author: David Stone Potter
• Edition: 2, illustrated
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2014
• ISBN: 0500291241, 9780500291245
• Length: 368 pages
• Subjects: History / Ancient / Rome