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A wide-ranging survey of the history of the Roman Empire—from its establishment to decline and beyond
Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian provides a sweeping historical survey of the Roman empire. Uncommonly expansive in its chronological scope, this unique two-volume text explores the time period encompassing Julius Caesar’s death in 44 BCE to the end of Justinian’s reign six centuries later. Internationally-recognized author and scholar of Roman history John Matthews balances broad historical narrative with discussions of important occurrences in their thematic contexts. This integrative approach helps readers learn the timeline of events, understand their significance, and consider their historical sources.
Defining the time period in a clear, yet not overly restrictive manner, the text reflects contemporary trends in the study of social, cultural, and literary themes. Chapters examine key points in the development of the Roman Empire, including the establishment of empire under Augustus, Pax Romana and the Antonine Age, the reforms of Diocletian and Constantine, and the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Discussions of the Justinianic Age, the emergence of Byzantium, and the post-Roman West help readers understand the later Roman world and its impact on the subsequent history of Europe. Written to be used as standalone resource or in conjunction with its companion Volume II: Selective Anthology, this innovative textbook:
Combines accessible narrative exposition with thorough examination of historical source material
Provides well-rounded coverage of Roman economy, society, law, and literary and philosophical culture
Offers content taken from the author’s respected Roman Empire survey courses at Yale and Oxford University
Includes illustrations, maps and plans, and chapter-by-chapter bibliographical essays
Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian is a valuable text for survey courses in Roman history as well as general readers interested in the 600 year time frame of the empire.
Preface
List of Figures
PART I: BUILDING AN EMPIRE
I Introduction: The Roman Republic and its Discontents
II The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
III Caesar’s Heir
IV The New Order
V Succession, and the Nature of the Imperial Office
VI The Julio-Claudian Dynasty: Loyalty and Dissent
PART II: PAX ROMANA: “A POLITE AND POWERFUL EMPIRE”
VII Frontiers and Provinces
VIII From Flavians to Severi
VIIII The Age of the Antonines
X Religious Change and Early Christianity
PART III: RISING TO THE CHALLENGE
XI Into an Age of Iron
XII Political Change and the Roman Economy
XIII Diocletian and the Tetrarchy
PART IV: A NEW EMPIRE
XIV The Ascendancy of Constantine
XV Cities of Constantine: Constantinople, Rome, Jerusalem
XVI The House of Constantine
XVII Julian, Hellenism and Christianity
XVIII Christianity and Roman Society
XVIIII The Late Roman State
XX Rome and the Barbarian World
PART V: FACING THE FUTURE
XXI The Fall of Rome
XXII Into a post-Roman World
XXIII East and West after the Fall of Rome
XXIV Royalty at Ravenna
XXV Dialogues with the Past; the Reign of Justinian
XXVI Retrospective
Περιγραφή
A wide-ranging survey of the history of the Roman Empire—from its establishment to decline and beyond
Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian provides a sweeping historical survey of the Roman empire. Uncommonly expansive in its chronological scope, this unique two-volume text explores the time period encompassing Julius Caesar’s death in 44 BCE to the end of Justinian’s reign six centuries later. Internationally-recognized author and scholar of Roman history John Matthews balances broad historical narrative with discussions of important occurrences in their thematic contexts. This integrative approach helps readers learn the timeline of events, understand their significance, and consider their historical sources.
Defining the time period in a clear, yet not overly restrictive manner, the text reflects contemporary trends in the study of social, cultural, and literary themes. Chapters examine key points in the development of the Roman Empire, including the establishment of empire under Augustus, Pax Romana and the Antonine Age, the reforms of Diocletian and Constantine, and the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Discussions of the Justinianic Age, the emergence of Byzantium, and the post-Roman West help readers understand the later Roman world and its impact on the subsequent history of Europe. Written to be used as standalone resource or in conjunction with its companion Volume II: Selective Anthology, this innovative textbook:
Combines accessible narrative exposition with thorough examination of historical source material
Provides well-rounded coverage of Roman economy, society, law, and literary and philosophical culture
Offers content taken from the author’s respected Roman Empire survey courses at Yale and Oxford University
Includes illustrations, maps and plans, and chapter-by-chapter bibliographical essays
Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian is a valuable text for survey courses in Roman history as well as general readers interested in the 600 year time frame of the empire.