Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Turning Points in Ancient History)
Description
A sweeping account of the epidemic that unsettled the Roman world, this book traces how mass illness tested the empire’s cities, military power, economy, and political institutions. Drawing on ancient evidence, it follows the crisis from its emergence and spread to the profound changes it brought to everyday life, public trust, and the balance of power. The narrative explores enduring questions about leadership, social resilience, religious belief, and the vulnerability of complex societies under pressure. Clear, accessible, and richly contextualized, it offers a compelling portrait of disease as a force capable of reshaping history.
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First Published
2023
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Turning Points in Ancient History) by Colin Elliott.