The Fall Of The Roman Republic: A Short History Of The Last Century Of The Commonwealth (1872) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165817092)

""The Fall of the Roman Republic: A Short History of the Last Century of the Commonwealth"" is a historical book written by Charles Merivale and first published in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political and social events that led to the collapse of the Roman Republic, covering the period from the end of the Punic Wars to the establishment of the Roman Empire under Augustus. Merivale examines the causes and consequences of the political and social upheavals that occurred during this period, including the rise of powerful military leaders such as Julius Caesar and the increasing corruption and decay of the Roman political system. The author also explores the impact of economic and social changes on Roman society, including the growth of slavery and the widening gap between the rich and poor. Written in a clear and accessible style, ""The Fall of the Roman Republic"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Rome and the development of Western civilization.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Merivale
ISBN-10: 1165817098
ISBN-13: 9781165817092
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 590
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d