In less than fifty-three years, Rome subjected most of the known world to its rule. Written by a team of specialist scholars, this book traces the rise of Rome from... Læs mere
Peter Stein explains in a lucid, concise volume how Roman law has influenced European legal and political thought right up to modern times. Unparalleled in depth and authority, students will find in Stein's study an invaluable introduction to this crucial topic.
The Roman Empire was a remarkable achievement. This introduction covers the history of the empire at its height, looking at its people, religions and social... Læs mere
Codified by Justinian I and published under his aegis in A.D. 533, this celebrated work of legal history forms a fascinating picture of ordinary life in Rome.
Presents the thousand years of Roman history through sixteen studies of famous court cases - from the legendary trial of Horatius for the killing of his sister, to the trial of Jesus Christ, to that of the Christian leader Priscillian for heresy.
Brings to life a thousand years of Roman history through sixteen studies of famous court cases - from the legendary trial of Horatius for the... Læs mere
Brings together a set of important Latin inscriptions in order to illustrate the developing sense of dynasty that... Læs mere
Brings together a set of important Latin inscriptions in order to illustrate the developing sense of dynasty that... Læs mere