Author: Theodor Mommsen Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 675
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The History of Rome: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy by Theodor Mommsen is a comprehensive account of the rise of the Roman Empire. Mommsen's writing style is characterized by meticulous research, detailed analysis, and a clear narrative that brings ancient Rome to life. This book is considered a classic in the field of Roman history, and it provides valuable insights into the political, social, and military aspects of the time period. Mommsen's work is still highly regarded by scholars today for its depth and accuracy. Theodor Mommsen, a renowned German historian and Nobel Prize winner, drew upon his expertise in Roman history and classical studies to write this seminal work. His background in law and politics also equipped him with a unique perspective on the Roman Republic and Empire. Mommsen's dedication to historical accuracy and his passion for the subject shine through in every page of this book. I highly recommend The History of Rome: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy to anyone interested in ancient history or looking to delve deeper into the complexities of Roman politics and society. Mommsen's thorough research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for students, historians, and enthusiasts alike.
Author: Mommsen Theodor Publisher: Hardpress Publishing ISBN: 9781318709823 Category : Languages : en Pages : 780
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Author: Theodor Mommsen Publisher: ISBN: 9781523401499 Category : Languages : en Pages : 452
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This is a look at Ancient Rome's early history, from its founding to the expulsion of its kings and the beginning of the Republic. From the intro: "We intend here to relate the history of Italy, not simply the history of the city of Rome. Although, in the formal sense of political law, it was the civic community of Rome which gained the sovereignty first of Italy and then of the world, such a view cannot be held to express the higher and real meaning of history. What has been called the subjugation of Italy by the Romans appears rather, when viewed in its true light, as the consolidation into an united state of the whole Italian stock-a stock of which the Romans were doubtless the most powerful branch, but still were only a branch. The history of Italy falls into two main sections: (1) its internal history down to its union under the leadership of the Latin stock, and (2) the history of its sovereignty over the world. Under the first section, which will occupy the first two books, we shall have to set forth the settlement of the Italian stock in the peninsula; the imperilling of its national and political existence, and its partial subjugation, by nations of other descent and older civilization, Greeks and Etruscans; the revolt of the Italians against the strangers, and the annihilation or subjection of the latter; finally, the struggles between the two chief Italian stocks, the Latins and the Samnites, for the hegemony of the peninsula, and the victory of the Latins at the end of the fourth century before the birth of Christ-or of the fifth century of the city. The second section opens with the Punic wars; it embraces the rapid extension of the dominion of Rome up to and beyond the natural boundaries of Italy, the long status quo of the imperial period, and the collapse of the mighty empire. These events will be narrated in the third and following books."
Author: Fred K. Drogula Publisher: UNC Press Books ISBN: 1469621274 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 433
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In this work, Fred Drogula studies the development of Roman provincial command using the terms and concepts of the Romans themselves as reference points. Beginning in the earliest years of the republic, Drogula argues, provincial command was not a uniform concept fixed in positive law but rather a dynamic set of ideas shaped by traditional practice. Therefore, as the Roman state grew, concepts of authority, control over territory, and military power underwent continual transformation. This adaptability was a tremendous resource for the Romans since it enabled them to respond to new military challenges in effective ways. But it was also a source of conflict over the roles and definitions of power. The rise of popular politics in the late republic enabled men like Pompey and Caesar to use their considerable influence to manipulate the flexible traditions of military command for their own advantage. Later, Augustus used nominal provincial commands to appease the senate even as he concentrated military and governing power under his own control by claiming supreme rule. In doing so, he laid the groundwork for the early empire's rules of command.
Author: Theodor Mommsen Publisher: e-artnow ISBN: 8026894103 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 2023
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The History of Rome is a five volume history of ancient Rome written by Theodor Mommsen, dealing mainly with the Roman Republic. First volume deals with the Roman origins and covers the period anterior to the abolition of the Monarchy. Second volume depicts events from the abolition of the Monarchy in Rome to the union of Italy. Third volume deals with the Punic Wars and the subjugation of Carthage and the Greek states. Volume four covers the Revolution, dealing with the Gracchi, Marius, Drusus, and Sulla. Final volume covers the Civil War and the establishment of the military monarchy during the reign of Julius Caesar.