ISBN: 9781330396261 - Lectures and Essays (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into an examination of Roman Imperialism and its impact on the fall of the Roman Empire. The author argues that the fall of the Roman Empire was not a result of external pressures or internal political struggles, but rather a consequence of a fundamental shift in the structure of Roman governance. The book explores the gradual transformation of the Roman Republic into an imperial system, arguing that this shift led to a concentration of power in the hands of a single ruler and a standing army, ultimately leading to the loss of individual liberty and the decline of civic virtue. Through a detailed analysis of primary sources and historical events, the author presents a fresh perspective on the fall of the Roman Empire, highlighting the insidious role of centralized power and the erosion of republican values in its demise. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…