Roman Empire - The History & the Myth (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Ancient Rome's Political Power, Provincial Rule, Christian Transformation, and Enduring Imperial MythBy John Bagnell Bury
Length27h 32m
About this audiobook
Roman Empire - The History & the Myth presents Rome not merely as a sequence of emperors, wars, and institutions, but as a durable historical idea whose afterlife shaped Europe's political imagination. In Bury's characteristically lucid and exacting prose, imperial administration, military power, civic culture, and the transformation from pagan to Christian rule are placed within a broad interpretive frame. The work belongs to the great tradition of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century classical historiography, yet it resists romantic simplification by distinguishing documentary history from the legends Rome inspired. John Bagnell Bury, the Irish historian and classical scholar, brought to Roman history a rare command of Greek, Latin, Byzantine, and medieval sources. As Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge and a major authority on the later empire, he was especially alert to continuity: how Roman institutions survived political collapse and how Byzantium preserved imperial forms. His commitment to history as a rigorous, evidence-based discipline informs the book's sober judgments and expansive scope. This volume is recommended for readers seeking a learned yet readable account of Rome's historical reality and symbolic power. Students of antiquity, Byzantium, political thought, and European memory will find in it a valuable guide to the empire as both fact and enduring myth.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length27 hrs 32 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Roman Empire - The History & the Myth (Annotated)
20Chapter XVI. The Conquest of Britain
2Introduction
21Chapter XVII. The Principate of Nero (54-68 A.D.)
3Synopsis
22Chapter XVIII. The Wars for Armenia, Under Claudius and Nero
4Historical Context
23Chapter XIX. The Principate of Galba and the Year of the Four Emperors (68-69 A.D.)
5Chapter I. From the Battle of Actium to the Foundation of the Principate
24Chapter XX. Rebellions in Germany and Judea
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6Chapter II. The Principate
25Chapter XXI. The Flavian Emperors — Vespasian, Titus and Domitian (69-96 A.D.)
7Chapter III. The Joint Government of the Princeps and Senate
26Chapter XXII. Britain and Germany Under the Flavians — Dacian War
8Chapter IV. The Family of Augustus and His Plans to Found a Dynasty
27Chapter XXIII. Nerva and Trajan — The Conquest of Dacia
9Chapter V. Administration of Augustus in Rome and Italy — Organisation of the Army
28Chapter XXIV. Trajan's Principate (Continued) — Administration and Eastern Conquests
10Chapter VI. Provincial Administration Under Augustus — The Western Provinces
29Chapter XXV. Literature From the Death of Tiberius to Trajan
11Chapter VII. Provincial Administration Under Augustus — The Eastern Provinces and Egypt
30Chapter XXVI. The Principate of Hadrian (117-138 A.D.)
12Chapter VIII. Rome and Parthia — Expeditions to Arabia and Ethiopia
31Chapter XXVII. The Principate of Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.)
13Chapter IX. The Winning and Losing of Germany — Death of Augustus
32Chapter XXVIII. The Principate of Marcus Aurelius (161-180 A.D.)
14Chapter X. Rome Under Augustus — His Buildings
33Chapter XXIX. Literature Under Hadrian and the Antonines
15Chapter XI. Literature of the Augustan Age
34Chapter XXX. The Roman World Under the Empire — Politics, Philosophy, Religion and Art
16Chapter XII. The Principate of Tiberius (14-37 A.D.)
35Chapter XXXI. Roman Life and Manners
17Chapter XIII. Chapter XIII. Principate of Tiberius (Continued)
36Analysis
18Chapter XIV. The Principate of Gaius (Caligula) (37-41 A.D.)
37Reflection
19Chapter XV. The Principate of Claudius (41-54 A.D.)
38Memorable Quotes
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