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The rise of Rome: how to explain it

Title
The rise of Rome: how to explain it / compiled by David Hood.
Publication
Lexington, Mass., Heath [1970]

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Additional Authors
Hood, David, 1937-
Description
x, 101 pages; 24 cm.
Series Statement
Problems in European civilization
Uniform Title
Problems in European civilization
Subject
  • Politieke macht
  • Romeinse oudheid
  • Rome > History
  • Rome (Empire)
Genre/Form
History.
Contents
Piety and the blessing of the gods, by Livy.--Why God chose Rome, by St. Augustine of Hippo.--The luck of the Romans, by Plutarch.--Constitutional strength, by Polybiust.--The melting pot, by N.-D. Füstel de Coulanges.--The geographic advantage, by M. Cary.--Economic necessity, by T. Frank.--Order through reverence, by R. H. Barrow.--Order through regimentation, by G. Ferrero.--The reluctant tyranny, by T. Mommsen.--The hungry wolf, by S. Barr.--Treacherous encroachment, by Montesquieu.--Elements of imperialism, by L. Homo.--Suggestions for additional reading (p. 99-101)
LCCN
77088759
OCLC
  • ocm00052760
  • 52760
  • SCSB-236530
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library