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The Fall of the Roman Republic
2nd Edition
Series: Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
Revised and updated to include the latest research in the field, this second edition of a popular history text examines how the Roman republic was destabilized by the unplanned growth of the Roman Empire.Central discussion points include: the government of the republic how certain individuals took...
Published August 23rd 2005 by Routledge
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Augustus Caesar
2nd Edition
Series: Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
History sees Augustus Caesar as the first emperor of Rome, whose system of ordered government provided a firm and stable basis for the expansion and prosperity of the Roman Empire. Hailed as 'restorer of the Republic' and regarded by some as a deity in his own lifetime, Augustus was emulated by...
Published February 9th 2005 by Routledge
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Nero
2nd Edition
Series: Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
The reign of Nero is often judged to be the embodiment of the extravagance and the corruption that have, for many, come to symbolise ancient Rome. David Shotter provides a reassessment of this view in this accessible introduction to Nero, emperor of Rome from 54 to 68 AD. All the major issues are...
Published January 10th 2005 by Routledge
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Roman Britain
2nd Edition
Series: Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
From renowned and respected author David Shotter, this updated and expanded edition of Roman Britain offers a concise introduction to this period, drawing on the wealth of recent scholarship to explain the progress of the Romans and their objectives in conquering Britain. Key topics discussed...
Published September 1st 2004 by Routledge
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Tiberius Caesar
2nd Edition
Series: Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
Taking into account the latest research on the subject, David Shotter has updated this second edition of Tiberius Caesar throughout and provides a concise and accessible survey of the character and life of Tiberius Caesar, heir of Augustus Caesar and emperor of Rome from AD 14 to AD 37....
Published August 18th 2004 by Routledge
