David M. (Lecturer in Ancient and Late Antique History, Royal Holloway, University of London) Gwynn
The rise and 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 and the successor kingdoms of Alexander the Great, and brought the surrounding peoples to east and west into the Roman sphere. In this Very Short Introduction, David M. Gwynn provides a fascinating introduction to the history of the Roman Republic, ranging from the origins of Rome and the vivid Roman...
The rise and fall of the Roman Republic occupies a special place in the history of Western civilization. From humble beginnings on the seven hills bes...
