Scullard from the gracchi to nero is an outstanding history of the roman world from 3 bc to 68 ad. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. This third edition was originally published in 1975 and reprinted in 1983. The twelve caesars by suetonius gives the inside story on some of rome s greatest emperors i thought that if i was going to choose five books on roman history i really had to choose a roman historian because, for modern historians, roman historians have always been the great model. About this title may belong to another edition of this title. A history of the roman world 753146 bc 9780415305044.
He instead sketches the interpretation of roman history that the book has. Howard hayes scullard 9 february 1903 31 march 1983 fba, fsa was a british historian specialising in ancient history, notable for editing the oxford classical dictionary and for his many books. It lies on both banks of the tiber and its affluent, the aniene, in the campagna di roma, between the apennine mts. Originally published in 1935, it was updated by the author as late as 1978. Rome is also the capital of latium, a region of central italy, and of rome prov. A history of rome down to the reign of constantine, third edition, by max cary and h. Scullard s father was herbert hayes scullard, a minister, and his mother barbara louisa dodds.
His explorations and explanations of the rise and fall of the military dynasts pompey, marius, sulla, caesar and octavian are well written and fascinating. This history professor from the university of london provides a wellbalanced survey of the period that still serves as a widespread introduction at universities across the english speaking world. Scullard, an eminent classical historian, gives a comprehensive history of the roman mediterranean world from its prehistory through the legendary founding fathers through rome s early sacking by the gauls. His many books include the oxford classical dictionary and from the. Howard hayes scullard, fba, fsa was a british historian specializing in ancient history, notable for editing the oxford classical dictionary and for his many books.
When i say, this is my favorite book on ancient rome, just know that its my. Scullard s definitive and highly acclaimed study reveals the peculiar genius of the roman people, their predilection for law and order and their powers of organization and administration, all. Pdf hh scullard fron gracchi to nero 19 libro emmanuel. It explores the decline and fall of the roman republic and the establishment of the pax romana under the early principate. He was the author of the history of the roman world from 753 to 146 b. Scullard 19031983 taught at new college oxford from 1935 to 1939 before becoming professor of ancient history at kings college london.
Stephen ambrose 19362002 biographer of presidents dwight d. His early education was at highgate school, followed by st. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. List of books and articles about roman history online.
A history of rome 3 bc to ad 68 ebook written by h. Scullard read it in used mass market paperback at 576 page including bibliography, appendix, etc. Fifty years since publication it is widely hailed as the classic survey of the period, going through many revised and updated editions until h. Henry adams 18381918 history of the united states in the presidential administrations of thomas jefferson and james madison. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read from the gracchi to nero.
Cary and scullard discusses not only the political and military events, but provide excellent discussions on roman society art, religion, social life, literature, etc. The revised cambridge ancient history is a brilliant achievement for undergraduate, scholar and informed layman alike. It was an exciting era dominated by strong men, like julius caesar, sulla, marius, pompey the great, and augustus caesar, and civil wars. Scullard was emeritus professor of ancient history at kings college, university of london. Scullard, an eminent classical historian, gives a comprehensive history of the roman mediterranean world from its prehistory through the legendary founding fathers through romes early sacking by the gauls. An accessible introduction to these centuries of change, this book will also be useful as context for those studying later developments in roman history. A superb overview of this charged historical epoch, a history of the roman world takes us inside the pivotal events and struggles which have heavily influenced modern western civilizations. South, founder of the institute for advanced technology in the. This book covers the major events of ancient rome beginning with the earliest times involving pre roman italy and ending where ancient history ends, the reign of constantine. In an age of specialisation when the magisterial survey is often regarded not least by scholars with some sort of suspicion it can be counted on as a major triumph.
A history of rome down to the reign of constantine. The best classic book on this topic was edward gibbons book the history of the decline and fall of the roman empire. A history of the roman world 753146 bc has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The city of rome created the foundations of an empire that would come to challenge and conquer the great civilizations of europe and the near east. Scullard is an excellent starting point for any student or enthusiast of roman history. Scullard from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. History of rome down to the age of constantine max. Carthage and rome chapter 11 the cambridge ancient history.
Clas1400 roman world reading list leeds university library. Scullards clear and comprehensive narrative covers the period from 3 bc to 69 ad, exploring the decline and fall of the republic, and the establishment of the pax romana under the early. Festivals and ceremonies of the roman republic, london. Below are some general books on roman history which cover all or part.
Scullard s clear and comprehensive narrative covers the period from 3 bc to 69 ad, exploring the decline and fall of the republic, and the establishment of the pax romana under the early principate. It deals with the political, military, social and cultural aspects of roman civilisation, extending over a. A history of the roman world takes us inside the pivotal events and struggles which have heavily influenced modern western civilizations. A history of rome down to the reign of constantine, third. This definitive study from the author of from the gracchi to nero, examines the period from the foundation of rome to the fall of carthage. A history of the roman world 753146 bc book by howard h. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Polybius, greek historian the city of rome created the foundations of an empire that would come to challenge and.
Email your librarian or administrator to recommend adding this book to your organisations collection. When i say, this is my favorite book on ancient rome, just know that its my second favorite book of all time, barely being squeaked out by postw. A history of the roman world with a new foreword by tim cornell can anyone be so indifferent or idle as not to care to know by what means and under what kind of polity almost the whole inhabited world was conquered and bought under the dominion of a single city of rome. A history of rome down to the reign of constantine, third edition. More than forty years after its first publication this masterful survey remains the standard textbook on the central period of roman history. His many books include the oxford classical dictionary and from the gracchi to nero which is also in the routledge classics series. From the gracchi to nero is an outstanding history of the roman world from 3 bc to 68 ad. Scullard charts the foundation of rome, the establishment of the republic, and its spectacular rise until the fall of carthage.
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