The Roman World 44 BC–AD 180 (The Routledge History of the Ancient World)

Examining the Roman world from an unusual and illuminating angle, this volume explores the central period of the Roman empire from Julius Caesar to Marcus Aurelius. Martin Goodman focuses on the perspective of its peoples and its fringe areas, rather than from the Emperor's household, giving a balanced view of the Roman world in its entirety. Goodman outlines and discusses the major aspects of Roman rule and culture, as well as the marginal; the city state of Rome, politics, social and civic life, and religion. The Roman World 44 BC–AD 180 offers a stimulating and provocative addition to the study of the Roman world in this period, which will be of vital interest to anyone concerned with the origins of Western civilization. This Volume Provides A Comprehensive Outline Of The Roman World From 44 Bc To Ad 180, The Period From The Death Of Julius Caesar To Marcus Aurelius. Goodman Presents A Lucid And Balanced Picture Of The Roman World, Examining The Roman Empire From A Variety Of Perspectives - Cultural, Political, Civic, Social And Religious. Goodman's Volume Represents A Broad Approach To The Study Of The Roman Empire, Exploring The Influence Of The Provinces And The Fringes Of The Empire On Rome, And The Effects Of Rome On The Provinces And The Emergence Within Pagan Society Of Rabbinic Judaism And Christianity. The Roman World 44 Bc-ad 180 Will Be Of Vital Interest To The Student Of Roman History And Civilization.--book Jacket. Part I: Introduction -- Part Ii: Élite Politics -- Part Iii: The State -- Part Iv: Society -- Part V: Humans And Gods. Martin Goodman, With The Assistance Of Jane Sherwood. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [331]-365) And Index. Examining the Roman world from an unusual and illuminating angle, this volume explores the central period of the Roman empire from Julius Caesar to Marcus Aurelius. Martin Goodman focuses on the perspective of its peoples and its fringe areas, rather than from the Emperor's household, giving a balanced view of the Roman world in its entirety.Goodman outlines and discusses the major aspects of Roman rule and culture, as well as the marginal; the city state of Rome, politics, social and civic life, and religion. __The Roman World 44 BC–AD 180__ offers a stimulating and provocative addition to the study of the Roman world in this period, which will be of vital interest to anyone concerned with the origins of Western civilization. The Roman World 44 BC-AD 180 explores the central period of the Roman Empire from Julius Caesar to Marcus Aurelius. Goodman examines the Roman world from an unusual and illuminating angle, focusing on the perspective of its subject peoples and its fringe areas, rather than from the Emperor's household, thereby giving a balanced view of the Roman world in its entirety.Outlining the major aspects of Roman rule and culture as well as the marginal, The Roman World 44 BC-AD 180 offers a stimulating and provocative addition to the study of the Roman world in this period, and will be of vital interest to anyone concerned with the origins of Western civilization.