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ISBN 10: 0816055599 
ISBN 13: 9780816055593
Author: Michael Burgan

Empire of Ancient Rome Great Empires of the Past 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter 1: The Land and Its People

  • Geography of the Italian Peninsula and Rome
  • Early inhabitants and cultures (Etruscans, Latins)
  • Founding myths and early Roman society

• Chapter 2: From Republic to Empire

  • The establishment of the Roman Republic
  • Key institutions and political structure (Senate, Consuls, Assemblies)
  • Expansion of the Republic and the Punic Wars
  • Social and economic changes in the late Republic
  • The rise of powerful generals (Marius, Sulla, Pompey, Caesar)

• Chapter 3: The Age of Emperors: Augustus and the Pax Romana

  • The transition from Republic to Empire
  • Augustus and the establishment of the Principate
  • The period of Roman Peace (Pax Romana)
  • Expansion and consolidation of the Empire under early emperors

• Chapter 4: Life in Imperial Rome

  • Daily life for Romans (family, education, housing)
  • Social classes (patricians, plebians, slaves, freedmen)
  • Food, clothing, and entertainment (gladiatorial games, circuses, baths)
  • Roman law and governance

• Chapter 5: Roman Innovations and Achievements

  • Engineering marvels (roads, aqueducts, bridges, coliseums)
  • Architectural styles and building techniques (concrete)
  • Contributions to law, literature, and philosophy
  • Military organization and tactics

• Chapter 6: Challenges to the Empire

  • Internal strife and political instability
  • Economic problems and inflation
  • External threats and barbarian invasions
  • The division of the Empire

• Chapter 7: The Decline and Fall of the Western Empire

  • Key events and emperors leading to the decline
  • The Sack of Rome
  • Reasons for the fall
  • The end of the Western Roman Empire

• Chapter 8: The Byzantine Empire: Rome's Eastern Legacy

  • The continuation of the Roman Empire in the East
  • Constantinople as the new capital
  • Key figures and cultural achievements of Byzantium
  • The eventual fall of the Byzantine Empire

• Chapter 9: Rome's Enduring Legacy

  • Influence on Western civilization (language, law, government, architecture)
  • Impact on modern society

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