Book
SPQR : a history of ancient Rome / Mary Beard.
A prominent classicist explores ancient Rome and how its citizens adapted the notion of imperial rule, invented the concepts of citizenship and nation, and made laws about those traditionally overlooked in history, including women, slaves, and criminals.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780871404237
- ISBN: 0871404230
- Physical Description: 606 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Cicero's finest hour -- In the beginning -- The kings of Rome -- Rome's great leap forward -- A wider world -- New politics -- From empire to emperors -- The home front -- The transformations of Augustus -- Fourteen emperors -- The haves and have-nots --Rome outside Rome. |
| Awards Note: | National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist, Nonfiction 2015 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Rome > History > Kings, 753-510 B.C. Rome > History > Republic, 510-30 B.C. Rome > History > Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. |
Available copies
- 10 of 15 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Stone County.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 15 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone County-Galena | 937 BEA (Text) | 31358001028138 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
