The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction By David M. Gwynn
(Paperback, 2012)

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The rise & fall of the Roman Republic occupies a special place in the history of Western civilization From humble beginnings on the seven hills beside the Tiber the city of Rome grew to dominate the ancient Mediterranean Led by her senatorial aristocracy Republican armies defeated Carthage & the successor kingdoms of Alexander the Great & brought the surrounding peoples to east & west into the Roman sphere Yet the triumph of the Republic was also its tragedy In this Very Short Introduction David M Gwynn provides a fascinating introduction to the history of the Roman Republic & its literary & material sources bringing to life the culture & society of Republican Rome & its ongoing significance within our modern world ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable