Ancient Rome: A Military and Political History

Ancient Rome: A Military and Political History
by Christopher S. Mackay

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Author: Christopher S. Mackay
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-13
ISBN: 0521711495
Number of pages: 412
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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Book Review: History by Warfare
Summary: 4 Stars

I desired to read a book that could offer a historical overview of Roman history. This book fulfilled.

It can exhaust you a bit in the details at times (e.g., the number of men killed in battles; the names of minor office holders). However, for anyone wanting to "get it all" in one book, it is a very good source.

It is well written and penned with an obvious depth of knowledge and keen insight.

The format basically runs from battle to battle. The ancient Romans were no doubt warriors and ruthless political opportunists. Still, I would have enjoyed more detail in the more noble of human pursuits such as art, architecture, culture and religion.

I recommend the book.

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Summary of Ancient Rome: A Military and Political History

Ancient Rome is a concise, comprehensive political and military history of the Roman Republic and Empire, from the origins of the city in the Italian Iron Age, until the deposition of the last emperor in 476 AD. Christopher Mackay describes how military events undermined the political institutions of the Republic, how the Empire was administered and controlled, why Christianity was adopted as the state religion under Constantine, and how military and economic pressures of the third and fourth centuries eventually led to the downfall of the Western empire. Illustrated with relevant art works from Rome's long history, this volume serves as an up-to-date overview of one of the most extraordinary civilizations in human history.

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