Characters and Events of Roman History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019415955)

A seminal work of ancient history that offers a psychological and cultural portrait of the Roman Empire's most turbulent period. Ferrero, a pioneering historian of the early 20th century, employs his training in sociology and psychology to analyze the motivations and choices of the key figures of the time, and to highlight the underlying social and ideological struggles. The book is both a rigorous scholarship and a gripping narrative, with vivid depictions of battles, intrigues, and personalities. Classics scholars, history buffs, and general readers will find it engaging and enlightening.

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