{"product_id":"2026770001724-secondhand-a-smaller-history-of-rome-from-the-earliest-times-to-the-death-of-trajan","title":"A Smaller History Of Rome From The Earliest Times To The Death Of Trajan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: FEP missing                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Previous owner. Foxing and tanning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foundational work in classical education, this concise historical survey chronicles the rise and development of Roman civilization from its legendary origins through the reign of Emperor Trajan, whose death in 117 AD marked the apex of imperial expansion. Adapted from Sir William Smith's larger scholarly works, it presents the sweeping narrative of Rome's transformation from a small Italian city-state into the greatest empire of the ancient world, covering key figures such as Romulus, Julius Caesar, Augustus, and the Five Good Emperors. Written in a clear, authoritative, and accessible tone, it was designed as an introductory text for students, yet retains the rigorous scholarship that made Smith one of the most respected classical historians of the Victorian era. The work details military campaigns, political institutions, social customs, and the constitutional evolution of the Republic and Empire, offering readers a comprehensive yet digestible account of Roman history. A timeless primer on antiquity, it remains an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a structured and reliable introduction to the world of ancient Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839334265051,"sku":"2026770001724-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/a4d2208e-e81e-4004-8fde-f70864095dac.png?v=1780560742","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001724-secondhand-a-smaller-history-of-rome-from-the-earliest-times-to-the-death-of-trajan","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}