The Rise of Rome (The Great Courses)
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In this engaging course, historian Gregory S. Aldrete traces Rome’s transformation from a small settlement on the Italian peninsula into one of the ancient world’s most powerful civilizations. Drawing on archaeology, literature, political history, and military studies, he examines the institutions, conflicts, ambitions, and cultural exchanges that shaped Rome’s remarkable expansion. The lectures explore both the achievements and contradictions of Roman society, offering insight into the forces that drove its rise and the legacy it left behind. Accessible and richly contextualized, this series provides a compelling introduction to the origins of Roman power and the foundations of the classical world.
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First Published
2012
Language
eng
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