Description
In SPQR, Mary Beard narrates the history of Rome and demonstrates how a small Iron Age village rose to become the dominant power of the Mediterranean. Spanning nearly a thousand years, this highly informative, highly readable work examines not just how we think of ancient Rome but challenges long-held historical perspectives. With nuanced attention to class, democratic struggles, and the lives of groups omitted from the historical narrative, SPQR will shape our view of Roman history for decades to come.
An instant classic.
Endorsements
"with passion and without technical jargon" — Wall Street Journal
"the grand sweep and the intimate details that bring the distant past vividly to life" — Economist
"makes your hair stand on end" — Christian Science Monitor
"highly informative, highly readable" — Dallas Morning News
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