The Roman Empire: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Histoire, Histoire ancienne
Audio avec voix humaine
Résumé
Historian and classicist provides a thematic survey of the Empire, from the reign of Augustus through that of Marcus Aurelius. Describes how the Empire was formed and governed and characterizes its religions and social structure. Examines how local cultures were… "Romanized." Looks at modern interpretations in politics, literature, and movies. 2006