Description
Ancient Rome has its significance. Even today, we assess ourselves against the backdrop of the history of this empire, its military successes, and various excesses, while the debates of the time about citizenship, terrorism, and individual rights influence how we think about civil liberties. SPQR covers a thousand years of Roman history and reveals in vivid detail how Rome grew from an insignificant settlement in central Italy into the first global superpower. Moreover, it sheds new light on Roman culture, from water supply to democracy and from slavery to migration. Mary Beard clarifies how the Romans viewed themselves and their achievements.
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Author: Beardová Mary
Publication date: April 11, 2025
Manufacturer: GRADA Publishing, a. s.
Genres: Non-fiction literature, Books, History and facts
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 606
ISBN/EAN: 9788027152643