Anam
Hi,
Does anyone know of any in-depth series of books on the Roman Empire?
Answer
The standard works are:
'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' - Edward Gibbon
'History of the Roman Empire From its Foundation to the Death of Marcus Aurelius' - J.B.Bury
'The invasion of Europe by the Barbarians' - J. B. Bury
'The Imperial Roman Army' - Graham Webster
'Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome' - Phil Barker
Primary source histories:
'The Twelve Caesars' - Suetonius
'Roman History' - Cassius Dio
'Histories' - Ammianus Marcellinus
The standard works are:
'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' - Edward Gibbon
'History of the Roman Empire From its Foundation to the Death of Marcus Aurelius' - J.B.Bury
'The invasion of Europe by the Barbarians' - J. B. Bury
'The Imperial Roman Army' - Graham Webster
'Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome' - Phil Barker
Primary source histories:
'The Twelve Caesars' - Suetonius
'Roman History' - Cassius Dio
'Histories' - Ammianus Marcellinus
Need Help Finding Books: Ancient Roman Empire?
Ataru
So basically, I want to find a book on the whole of the Roman Empire, the whole 600 year period, a huge book. This would be my first non-school book in ... years and years, I haven't started reading before this, but I went to the library the other day, and I felt the books were very entertaining, and I was superised that I was totally reading the book and tunnel-visioned on it, blocking out the outside!
So I want a book OR a series of books (that individually) that focuses on the whole 600 year period, if this isn't possible, then maybe ALL of the emperors in a book OR a series of books. The reason I am asking for assistance is because I have tried looking myself, but the result was unfavorable, I have never looked for a book before XD
I also want to find books on:
- Roman Weaponology(armour, artillery, weapons etc)/Strategies and Tactics/Types of Units (in the army)
- Political aspects (Roman politicians, their decisions and how they effected events, domestically and internationally)
- Cultural lifestyle (for a range of people, soldiers, politicians, slaves, ordinary citizens etc.)
If someone helped me find what they're looking for I'd be extremely grateful!
Answer
As you know, ancient Rome has a long, long history so it is impossible to list all the books written on the subject. However, a good one to start with is AS THE ROMANS DID by Jo-Ann Shelton. (second edition) It is a sourcebook on Roman social history. For anything military, check out Osprey Publishing at ospreypublishing.com. And don't foget the ancient writers, especialy Livy. Another handy way to find relevant material is to check out the notes and sources that will be listed in every book.
As you know, ancient Rome has a long, long history so it is impossible to list all the books written on the subject. However, a good one to start with is AS THE ROMANS DID by Jo-Ann Shelton. (second edition) It is a sourcebook on Roman social history. For anything military, check out Osprey Publishing at ospreypublishing.com. And don't foget the ancient writers, especialy Livy. Another handy way to find relevant material is to check out the notes and sources that will be listed in every book.
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