Rome Victorious : The Irresistible Rise of the Roman Empire (Paperback)

Introduction: Rome and Her Imperialism 1. Rome before Empire: Hegemony over Italy 2. Mediterranean Hegemony and the First Provinces 3. The Provinces of the Republic 4. The Political Impoverishment of the Imperial Republic 5. Augustus: The Greatest Imperialist 6. Imperial Takings and Leavings AD 14-212 7. The New Romans 8. Governing and Misgoverning 9. Judging the Empire: Romans and Others 10. Resistance 11. How Roman Was the Roman Empire? Conclusions The Ancient Sources Notes Bibliography Index