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SPQR : A History of Ancient Rome

by Mary Beard
SPQR : A History of Ancient Rome - Thryft
SPQR : A History of Ancient Rome - Thryft

Ancient Rome's iconic history and culture revealed.

SPQR could be a great read for history enthusiasts as it offers a comprehensive and engaging look at Ancient Rome. Professor Mary Beard discusses various aspects from the Roman culture, such as slavery, religion, democracy, social mobility, and exploitation, all contextualized within the context of the larger empire. Her writing is thought-provoking, insightful, and well-regarded by critics worldwide, which makes SPQR the perfect pick for anyone interested in learning about the history of Ancient Rome.

  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (2015)
  • Waterstones Book of the Year Nominee (2015)
  • Cundill History Prize Nominee (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

SPQR : A History of Ancient Rome

by Mary Beard
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ISBN: 9781846683817
Authors: Mary Beard
Publisher: Profile Books
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History
Related Topics: World History, European History, Ancient History, Historical
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 62072 readers)

Description

Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found hereBy 63 BCE the city of Rome was a sprawling, imperial metropolis of more than a million inhabitants. But how did this massive city—the seat of power for an empire that spanned from Spain to Syria—emerge from what was once an insignificant village in central Italy? In S.P.Q.R., Beard changes our historical perspective, exploring how the Romans themselves challenged the idea of imperial rule, how they responded to terrorism and revolution, and how they invented a new idea of citizenship and nation, while also keeping her eye open for those overlooked in traditional histories: women, slaves and ex-slaves, conspirators, and losers. Like the best detectives, Beard separates fact from fiction, myth and propaganda from historical record. She introduces the familiar characters of Julius Caesar, Cicero, and Nero as well as the untold, the loud women, the shrewd bakers, and the brave jokers. S.P.Q.R. promises to shape our view of Roman history for decades to come. 100 illustrations; 16 pages of color; 5 maps
 

Ancient Rome's iconic history and culture revealed.

SPQR could be a great read for history enthusiasts as it offers a comprehensive and engaging look at Ancient Rome. Professor Mary Beard discusses various aspects from the Roman culture, such as slavery, religion, democracy, social mobility, and exploitation, all contextualized within the context of the larger empire. Her writing is thought-provoking, insightful, and well-regarded by critics worldwide, which makes SPQR the perfect pick for anyone interested in learning about the history of Ancient Rome.

  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (2015)
  • Waterstones Book of the Year Nominee (2015)
  • Cundill History Prize Nominee (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.