In this history we see the best and worst of the Roman élite – superstitious, brutal and utterly uncompromising, but often men of great honour and principle. There are anecdotes from Roman historians, such as Polybius, Livy and Cicero and special features on subjects such as the Etruscans, gladiators and the Roman relationship with Egypt (and Cleopatra). There are timelines throughout, plus genealogical trees and numerous sidebars. 
This is a highly readable and authoritative account of a fascinating historical period.
              This is a highly readable and authoritative account of a fascinating historical period.
                    
                    
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                        
                          Extent: 240 pp
                        
                        
                      
                    
                      
                        
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                          Illustrations: 293
                        
                        
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                                                     
                          Publication date:  2008-10-06                              
                        
                        
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                        
                          Size: 25.4 x 19.1 cm
                        
                        
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      
                    
                      ISBN: 9780500287637
                    
                  
                  
              
                    Preface • The Age of Kings 753–509bc • Founders of the Republic 509–264bc • Romans of the Mid-Republic 264–100bc • The Last Republicans 100–31bc
                  
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          Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many books on classical civilization, including Chronicle of the Roman Republic, The Enemies of Rome, The Sons of Caesar, Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day, Lives of the Romans (with Joanne Berry) and Legionary.
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