Description
Spanning nearly seven decades, this sweeping history traces the Roman Empire from the civil wars of 68–69 AD through the aftermath of the Bar Kokhba revolt in the second century. It brings to life the emperors, generals, rebels, and ordinary people who shaped an age of extraordinary power, prosperity, and violence. Alongside the grandeur of Roman conquest and administration, the narrative explores the human cost of imperial rule, the tensions of cultural and religious change, and the fragile foundations of peace. Vividly told and richly detailed, it offers a compelling portrait of the glories and darkness of the Pax Romana.
Available Editions
hardcover
Basic Books
Published Oct 10, 2023
480 pages
ISBN: 9780465093533
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Details
First Published
2023
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Pax by Tom Holland.