Rome From the Earliest Times to the End of the Republic

""Rome From the Earliest Times to the End of the Republic"" by Arthur Gilman is a comprehensive historical account of the city of Rome, spanning from its legendary founding in 753 BC to the end of the Roman Republic in 27 BC. The book covers the political, social, and cultural developments of Rome during this period, including the rise of the Roman Republic, the Punic Wars, the conquest of Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean, the social and economic changes brought about by the growth of the Roman Empire, and the decline of the Republic. Gilman provides a detailed and engaging narrative of Rome's history, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to paint a vivid picture of the city and its people. He explores the political and military strategies of Rome's leaders, the lives of its citizens, and the cultural and artistic achievements of the city. The book also examines the role of religion in Roman society, as well as the impact of Rome on the wider Mediterranean world. Overall, ""Rome From the Earliest Times to the End of the Republic"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Rome and the ancient world. It offers a rich and detailed account of one of the most important periods in Roman history, and provides a fascinating insight into the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped this influential civilization.1887. Contents: Once Upon a Time; How the Shepherds Began the City; How Corinth Gave Rome a New Dynasty; The Rise of the Commons; How a Proud King Fell; The Roman Runnymede; How the Heroes Fought for a Hundred Years; A Blast from Beyond the North Wind; How the Republic Overcame Its Neighbors; An African Sirocco; The New Pushes the Old-Wars and Conquests; A Futile Effort at Reform; Social and Civil Wars; The Master-Spirits of This Age; Progress of the Great Pompey; How the Triumvirs Came to Untimely Ends; How the Republic Became an Empire; Some Manners and Customs of the Roman People; The Roman Reading and Writing; and The Roman Republicans Serious and Gay.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.