A History of Ancient Rome (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Samuel M. Goldstein, 2026

9798233740169

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Paperback. Power. Citizenship. Collapse. Why the Ghost of Rome Still Governs the Modern World.Rome did not just build an empire; it engineered the blueprint for Western civilization. But beneath the marble columns and military triumphs lay a volatile contradiction: a society that mastered the world, yet struggled to master itself.In A History of Ancient Rome: Power, Citizenship, and the Systems That Shaped the Western World, Samuel M. Goldstein delivers a masterful, panoramic exploration of an empire that was never just a monument, but a living, breathing framework of law, language, and institutional power. From the blood-soaked soil of its fratricidal founding to the philosophical burdens of Marcus Aurelius, this is the definitive account of how a city of mud became the arbiter of the world-and why its eventual fracture remains history's most urgent warning.In this immersive deep-dive, you will explore: The Architectures of Authority: How Rome scaled governance beyond the tribe, creating the first society to prioritize law over impulse and institutions over individuals.The Citizenship Paradox: A forensic look at how Rome expanded the promise of belonging to conquered peoples-and how rising inequality eventually turned that promise into a weapon of destruction.The Engines of Expansion: The chilling brilliance and inherent danger of a military-backed authority that knew no borders, and the "Sleeping Giant" of Italian geography that forged Rome's violent early years.The Human Cost of Empire: Moving beyond the Legions to the "Lords of Lightning" (Etruscans) and the "Stolen Brides" (Sabines), unearthing the myths and voices of the marginalized who built the foundations of the Eternal City.The Shadow of the Republic: An analysis of what happens when power escapes restraint, transforming a representative government into a theater of spectacle and absolute rule.Rome gave the world tools, but it did not give us answers. Today, as modern states wrestle with overreach, inequality, and the delicate balance between security and liberty, the failures of Rome are as instructive as its successes.Samuel M. Goldstein peels back the myth to reveal the systems. Whether you are a student of history or a modern observer of political power, A History of Ancient Rome is an essential guide to the ghost that still haunts our laws, our language, and our very concept of order.The shadow of Rome is long. Discover why it still reaches for us today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

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Titolo
A History of Ancient Rome (Paperback)
Autore
Samuel M. Goldstein
Editore
Samuel M. Goldstein
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798233740169

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