{"product_id":"romana-dean-marais-9798310723634","title":"Romana: The Origins and Deeds of the Roman People","description":"\u003cp\u003eJordanes' Romana is a concise yet sweeping history that traces the story of Rome from the creation of the world to the decline of the Western Roman Empire. Written in the 6th century CE, this work provides a unique perspective on the rise, dominance, and eventual fragmentation of one of history's most influential civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the world's creation, Jordanes recounts the origins of humanity before delving into Rome's legendary founding by Romulus and Remus. He chronicles the Republic's growth, the Punic Wars, the rise of Julius Caesar, the glory of Augustus, and the challenges posed by external invasions and internal strife. As a historian living in the Empire's twilight, Jordanes offers valuable insight into the forces that shaped the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomana is a compelling narrative that bridges myth, history, and theology, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the full arc of Rome's story-from the dawn of time to the end of an empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dean Marais\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798310723634\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Dean Marais","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47136584958207,"sku":"9798310723634","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e50d4ec0-c615-4476-b5d7-fe19c9cf407b.jpg?v=1755023794","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/romana-dean-marais-9798310723634","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}