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The Roman World

Edited by John Wacher

Published September 27th 2001 by Routledge

Series: Routledge Worlds

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When originally published in 1987, this book was hailed as a landmark in the study of the Roman World. Now back in print with a new preface by the author, it is still the most comprehensive survey of the Roman World available. Ranging from the founding of Rome in the eighth century BC, and throughout the Empire and beyond this book will continue to be an essential resource on the subject for many years to come.

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'This sumptuous two-volume encyclopedia covers every conceivable aspect of life in Ancient Rome … the volumes are massive in size and content, and almost infinite in variety.' - Simon Raven, Observer

'The 35 chapters (350 excellent figures and plates) cover in sober and impressively scholarly detail … the social, economic, military, urban, agrarian, and administrative problems of Empire.' - Peter Jones, the Times

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Name: The Roman World (Paperback) – Routledge 
Description: Edited by John Wacher. When originally published in 1987, this book was hailed as a landmark in the study of the Roman World. Now back in print with a new preface by the author, it is still the most comprehensive survey of the Roman World available. Ranging from the founding...
Categories: Roman History & Culture