Children of Mars : the origins of Rome's empire / by Jeremy Armstrong.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Armstrong, Jeremy, Author.

Series:

Ancient warfare and civilization

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rome--History--To 510 B.C.

Rome.

Rome--History--Republic, 510-265 B.C.

Rome (Empire).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (unpaged) : illustrations (some color), maps.

Other Title:

Origins of Rome's empire

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2025]

Summary:

"This book is part of a recent resurgence in the study of early Rome. Although Roman history has always been a popular topic, arguably since the time of the Romans themselves, not every period has enjoyed the same level of attention. The late Republic (first century BCE) of Sulla, Pompey, and Caesar, along with the early Empire (first two centuries CE), from the emperor Augustus to Marcus Aurelius and Commodus, have usually claimed pride of place in both the popular imagination and scholarly circles. With their rich, contemporary literary tradition and robust archaeological record, we have always felt relatively confident discussing these later periods. They are the settings for most Hollywood movies on Rome (e.g. Cleopatra, Spartacus, and Gladiator), and the periods that most people imagine when mentally picturing 'Roman History' - with the bustling metropolis of Rome, at the head of a vast empire, full of men in togas and grand, marble buildings. While scholars have dithered over the details, the basic outline of events and the nature of society during these years are considered relatively secure. This roughly 300-year period has long represented the stable core of the modern discipline"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction : the origins of empire

Sons of Venus and Mars

Veii, the Gauls, and Rome reborn

The Romans, the Latins, and the Samnites

Rome and the Mediterranean.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 17, 2025).

Other Format:

Print version: Armstrong, Jeremy. Children of Mars.

Print version :

ISBN:

9780197584996

0197584993

9780197585009

0197585000

OCLC:

1513085180

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.