History of Rome (eBook)

Theodor Mommsen (Autor)

John H. Collins, Dero A. Saunders (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2013
608 Seiten
Dover Publications (Verlag)
978-0-486-31617-8 (ISBN)

Infos

Abridged edition of Nobel Prize–winning scholar's multi-volume work rivals Gibbon, Macaulay, and Burckhardt in its scope and power. Chronicles Roman society and government from second century BC to end of the Republic.

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"e;One of the imperishable books of history, a rich and stirring narrative."e; — The History Book Club Review"e;Immensely readable."e; — The Times Literary Supplement (London)"e;If the reader has time for only one court of Mommsen's great mansion, this is the one to visit."e; — The New York TimesThe grand historical narratives of Nobel Prize–winning author Theodor Mommsen rival Gibbon, Macaulay, and Burckhardt in their scope and dramatic power. Originally published in three volumes from 1854 to 1856, The History of Rome chronicles the ancient empire's society and government from the second century BC to the end of the Republic and rise of Julius Caesar. Combining scientific learning with stylistic vigor, Mommsen's insights transcend new interpretations and discoveries. This abridged edition offers modern readers a unified and cohesive version of the great German scholar's vast and unsurpassed work.

Autor

Nobel Prize–winning author Theodor Mommsen (1817–1903) was one of the 19th century's greatest historians. A professor at the University of Berlin, he was for 50 years a member of the Prussian Academy of Science.

Inhalt

IntroductionI The Reform Movement and Tiberius GracchusII The Revolution and Gaius GracchusIII Rule of the RestorationIV Revolt of the Italian Subjects and the Sulpician RevolutionV Return of Sulla and the Sullan ConstitutionVII The Fall of the Oligarchy and the Rule of PompeyVIII Struggle of the Parties During the Absence of PompeyIX Retirement of Pompey and the Coalition of the PretendersX Joint Rule of Pompey and CaesarXI Rupture between the Joint RulersXII Civil War: Brundisium, Ilerda, and DyrrhaciumXIII Civil War: Pharsalus and ThaspusXIV The Old Republic and the New Monarchy: IXV The Old Republic and the New Monarchy: IIGlossaryIndex

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.9.2013
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 140 x 140 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Altertum / Antike
• Schlagworte: Ancient history • Ancient World • classical history • conquest of carthage • end of the republic • history of rome • Julius Caesar • modern historiography • nobel prize winning author • political classes • Political Science • Politics • Pompey • roman citizens • Roman History • roman republic • Roman senate • Rome • Slavery • Social Studies • war and conquest • World History
• ISBN-10: 0-486-31617-3 / 0486316173
• ISBN-13: 978-0-486-31617-8 / 9780486316178