The History of Rome: Rise and Fall of the Empire (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Republican Expansion, Imperial Rule, and the Transformation of Late AntiquityBy John Bagnell Bury
Length73h 2m
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The History of Rome: Rise and Fall of the Empire presents Roman history as a vast political and cultural drama, tracing the movement from republican expansion to imperial consolidation and eventual dissolution. Written in a lucid, authoritative style, it combines narrative clarity with the analytical habits of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century classical scholarship. Bury situates emperors, armies, institutions, and frontiers within the larger problem of how Rome governed, adapted, and ultimately failed to preserve its imperial order. John Bagnell Bury, an eminent Irish historian and classical scholar, was renowned for his rigorous command of ancient sources and his resistance to overly moralized explanations of historical change. His academic career, including his professorship at Cambridge, was devoted to late antiquity, Byzantium, and the continuity between the classical and medieval worlds. This breadth enabled him to see Rome's fall not as a simple catastrophe, but as a complex transformation shaped by administration, military pressure, religion, and social evolution. This book is highly recommended for readers seeking a disciplined and intellectually serious introduction to Rome's imperial story. Students, general historians, and admirers of classical civilization will value its balance of narrative sweep and scholarly judgment.
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
Length73 hrs 2 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Foundation and the Golden Age of the Roman Empire
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6Chapter I. From the Battle of Actium to the Foundation of the Principate
7Chapter II. The Principate
8Chapter III. The Joint Government of the Princeps and Senate
9Chapter IV. The Family of Augustus and His Plans to Found a Dynasty
10Chapter V. Administration of Augustus in Rome and Italy — Organisation of the Army
11Chapter VI. Provincial Administration Under Augustus — The Western Provinces
12Chapter VII. Provincial Administration Under Augustus — The Eastern Provinces and Egypt
13Chapter VIII. Rome and Parthia — Expeditions to Arabia and Ethiopia
14Chapter IX. The Winning and Losing of Germany — Death of Augustus
15Chapter X. Rome Under Augustus — His Buildings
16Chapter XI. Literature of the Augustan Age
17Chapter XII. The Principate of Tiberius (14-37 A.D.)
18Chapter XIII. Principate of Tiberius (Continued)
19Chapter XIV. The Principate of Gaius (Caligula) (37-41 A.D.)
20Chapter XV. The Principate of Claudius (41-54 A.D.)
21Chapter XVI. The Conquest of Britain
22Chapter XVII. The Principate of Nero (54-68 A.D.)
23Chapter XVIII. The Wars for Armenia, Under Claudius and Nero
24Chapter XIX. The Principate of Galba and the Year of the Four Emperors (68-69 A.D.)
25Chapter XX. Rebellions in Germany and Judea
26Chapter XXI. The Flavian Emperors — Vespasian, Titus and Domitian (69-96 A.D.)
27Chapter XXII. Britain and Germany Under the Flavians — Dacian War
28Chapter XXIII. Nerva and Trajan — The Conquest of Dacia
29Chapter XXIV. Trajan's Principate (Continued) — Administration and Eastern Conquests
30Chapter XXV. Literature From the Death of Tiberius to Trajan
31Chapter XXVI. The Principate of Hadrian (117-138 A.D.)
32Chapter XXVII. The Principate of Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.)
33Chapter XXVIII. The Principate of Marcus Aurelius (161-180 A.D.)
34Chapter XXIX. Literature Under Hadrian and the Antonines
35Chapter XXX. The Roman World Under the Empire — Politics, Philosophy, Religion and Art
36Chapter XXXI. Roman Life and Manners
37Decline and the Last Years of the Roman Empire
38The Constitution of the Monarchy
39The Administrative Machinery
40Constantinople
41The Neighbours of the Empire at the End of the Fourth Century
42The Supremacy of Stilicho (pt. 1)
43The Supremacy of Stilicho (pt. 2)
44The German Invasions Under Honorius
45Theodosius II and Marcian
46The Dismemberment of the Empire in the West
47The Empire of Attila (pt. 1)
48The Empire of Attila (pt. 2)
49Leo I and Ricimer's Rule in Italy
50Church and State
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