SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome

Renowned classicist Mary Beard provides a definitive history of ancient Rome, covering its first millennium from a small village to a global superpower. Beard moves beyond the familiar tales of emperors and battles to explore the lives of ordinary Romans, including women, slaves, and the poor. She examines how the Romans thought about themselves, their empire, and the concepts of citizenship and liberty. SPQR is a masterful blend of rigorous scholarship and engaging storytelling, making the complexities of Roman history accessible and relevant to contemporary readers.

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