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  • Empire of the Romans

  • From Julius Caesar to Justinian: Six Hundred Years of Peace and War, Volume II: Select Anthology
  • By: John Matthews - editor
  • Narrated by: David Stifel
  • Length: 22 hrs and 44 mins

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Empire of the Romans

By: John Matthews - editor
Narrated by: David Stifel
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A wide-ranging survey of the history of the Roman Empire - from its establishment to decline and beyond

Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian provides a sweeping historical survey of the Roman empire. Uncommonly expansive in its chronological scope, this unique two-volume text explores the time period encompassing Julius Caesar's death in 44 BCE to the end of Justinian's reign six centuries later. Internationally-recognized author and scholar of Roman history John Matthews balances broad historical narrative with discussions of important occurrences in their thematic contexts. This integrative approach helps listeners learn the timeline of events, understand their significance, and consider their historical sources.

Defining the time period in a clear, yet not overly restrictive manner, the text reflects contemporary trends in the study of social, cultural, and literary themes. Discussions of the Justinianic Age, the emergence of Byzantium, and the post-Roman West help listeners understand the later Roman world and its impact on the subsequent history of Europe.

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