The Provinces of the Roman Empire, from Caesar to Diocletian. v. 2 by Mommsen
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"The Provinces of the Roman Empire, from Caesar to Diocletian. v. 2" by Theodor Mommsen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the provinces and peoples within the Roman Empire, specifically addressing the dynamics between Rome and its eastern adversaries, including the Parthian Empire. The book aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the political, cultural, and military interactions that defined these relationships during the
imperial era. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of the boundaries and interactions between the Roman Empire and the Iranian empire, particularly the Parthians. Mommsen outlines the historical significance of the Euphrates frontier and its implications for Roman expansions and conflicts. He discusses the character and composition of the Parthian empire, contrasting its traditions and governmental structures with Rome. The text introduces significant figures and events that shaped provincial governance and military confrontations, establishing a narrative that explores the complexities and challenges of maintaining an expansive empire during a time of cultural and political turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mommsen, Theodor, 1817-1903 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Kiepert, Heinrich, 1818-1899 |
| Translator | Dickson, William P. (William Purdie), 1823-1901 |
| Title | The Provinces of the Roman Empire, from Caesar to Diocletian. v. 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. |
| Subject | Roman provinces -- Administration |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49483 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 797 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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