The Romans - From Village to Empire - A History of Ancient Rome from Earliest Times to Constantine

Oxford University Press, 2004. Good secondhand condition.

How did a single village community in the Italian peninsula eventually become one of the most powerful imperial powers the world has ever known? The authors explore this question as they guide readers through a comprehensive sweep of Roman history, ranging from the prehistoric settlements to the age of Constantine. Ideal for courses in Roman history and Roman civilization, this book is enhanced by almost 100 illustrations, more than 30 maps, and 22 textual extracts that provide fascinating cultural observations made by ancient Romans themselves...