SPQR : A History of Ancient Rome by Professor Mary Beard 9781846683817

SPQR : A History of Ancient Rome

£11.99 GBP
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Professor Mary Beard's latest opus, 'Emperor of Rome', is now available. However, let...
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Professor Mary Beard's latest opus, 'Emperor of Rome', is now available. However, let us turn our attention to her seminal work on ancient Rome, a civilisation that continues to captivate and influence us. The legacy of Rome - its imperial might, brutal conquests, and extravagant excesses - remains a yardstick against which we measure ourselves. Its legends and tales, from the founding myth of Romulus and Remus to the tragic story of Lucretia, still resonate deeply. Moreover, Roman debates on citizenship, security, and individual rights continue to shape our modern discourse on civil liberties.

SPQR, penned by one of the world's preeminent classicists, offers a fresh perspective on Roman history. It delves into Rome's transformation from a humble village in central Italy to a vast empire stretching from Spain to Syria. Crucially, it examines how the Romans perceived themselves and their accomplishments, and why their legacy endures. This definitive chronicle spans a millennium, shedding new light on fundamental aspects of Roman culture - from slavery to plumbing - while exploring democracy, migration, religious disputes, social mobility, and exploitation within the broader context of the empire.

The title, SPQR, is the Romans' own shorthand for their state: Senatus Populusque Romanus, translating to 'the Senate and People of Rome'. This masterful work by Professor Mary Beard is not merely a recounting of events, but a vivid, insightful journey through the heart of ancient Rome.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781846683817
Book Author: Professor Mary Beard
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 198 x 134 x 39 cm
Book Publication Date: 2016-04-01
Book Pagination: 608 pages, 16 page pcolour plate section and embedded black and white pictures
Book Weight: 498g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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