Ancient Rome continues to shape modern judgment through its history of empire, conquest, cruelty, and excess. This definitive history, SPQR, offers a new perspective on Roman history from one of the world's foremost classicists, Professor Mary Beard. Explore 1,000 years of history, from Rome's origins as a small village to its vast empire stretching from Spain to Syria, examining how the Romans viewed themselves and why their civilization remains relevant today.

The title SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, meaning 'the Senate and People of Rome.'

Key Features/Benefits

• Definitive history of Ancient Rome covering 1,000 years.
• Explores Roman culture, including slavery, running water, democracy, and migration within the context of the empire.
• Written by acclaimed classicist Professor Mary Beard.
• Examines the enduring influence of Roman debates on citizenship and civil liberty.

Specifications

• Author: Beard, Professor Mary
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Main
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1 April 2016
• ISBN-10: 9781846683817
• ISBN-13: 978-1846683817
• Print Length: 608 pages
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 3.8 x 19 cm
• Weight: 496 g

Gain fresh insight into the foundations of Roman culture and the enduring legacy of its political and social structures in this essential work of World History.