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Climax of Rome Paperback – January 1, 1997

by Michael Grant (Author)
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The period between the accession of Marcus Aurelius in AD 161 and the death of Constantine the Great in 337 is often seen as little more than a protracted interval between the glories of the ancient world and the genesis of medieval Europe. This book shows a much more creative picture of this time - despite internal strife and wars along vast frontiers, there was a stupendous military achievement which preserved the Empire for several centuries. This overal stability allowed Roman civilization to flourish, combining "an artistic, literary, spiritual and political brilliance with unparalleled lavishness". In these two centuries Michael Grant finds the climax of "a terrible but marvellous age".
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  1. Print length
    310 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Phoenician Paper
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    5.12 x 0.87 x 7.76 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0753801795
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0753801796
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phoenician Paper (January 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0753801795
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0753801796
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.87 x 7.76 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Galina
5.0 out of 5 stars interesting
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2014
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An interesting book for those who know the history of Rome, since it is not about chronological events. The purpose of the book is to draw a picture of the roman society of a certain period. So if one does not know the history of Rome, one could find it rather complicated.
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Rafael Dejesus
2.0 out of 5 stars Hard to follow!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021
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The book was hard to read and at times boring. The author goes in detail about the times, but he's all over the place jumping from different era's to prove a point. I wouldn't recommend this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2009
Mr Grant teases out the subtle connections in the shifts of Roman civilization.The debasement of the currancy.The drift of religious philosophy away from the certainty of a conquering nation to a defensive totalitarian state of doubt and decadence-of 'Yes we can , we are right' to 'What does it all mean'-my interpretation.Of the attempts to reinvigorate the mission with 'slogans' and maxims.Does this sound familiar?
This is history at its best.Soberly written ,telling the story by examples and analysis.The chapters are well organized by topic.He does not lead the reader by the nose , much to reflect apon and mostly relevant stuff unlike Tuchman's 'Distant mirror' .Mr Grant leaves the reader to reflect, what if anything caused these twists and turns of society , art and politics.I have read lots but not about Rome but I like this style book.You can wake up in the middle of the night read this book and go back to sleep.Unthrottled.4 stars because I'm not an expert.I'm quite surprise I'm the first reviewer.
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