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The Cambridge Ancient History Volume 7, Part 2: The Rise of Rome to 220 BC

By A. E. Astin , F. W. Walbank , M. W. Frederiksen , R. M. Ogilvie , A. Drummond

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1989
ISBN
0521234468, 9780521234467
Open Library ID
OL7733888M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
49 MB (51639557 bytes)
Series
The Cambridge Ancient History 7.2
Edition
2
Pages
789\789
Topic
History
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This volume of the second edition of The Cambridge Ancient History traces the history of Rome from its origins to the eve of the Second Punic War. It begins with a survey of sources for early Roman history. An examination of the first discernible traces of the Bronze Age settlement is followed by an assessment of the regal period. The complex and often controversial history of the early republic is analyzed with reference to its internal development, the evolution of its relationships with the Latins, and its ruthless assaults upon various parts of Italy. Later sections discuss the intervention of Pyrrhus and its aftermath which leads to consideration of Rome's relationships with Carthage, the First Punic War, and the beginnings of overseas empire.

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