The Cambridge Ancient History [Hardcover]

Traces the history of Rome from its origins to the eve of the Second Punic War.This volume of the second edition of the Cambridge Ancient History traces the history of Rome from its origins to the eve of the Second Punic War. Although the period covered is essentially the same as in the undivided Volume VII of the first edition, the treatment of the material is completely fresh and is much more extensive.This volume of the second edition of the Cambridge Ancient History traces the history of Rome from its origins to the eve of the Second Punic War. Although the period covered is essentially the same as in the undivided Volume VII of the first edition, the treatment of the material is completely fresh and is much more extensive.This volume of the second edition of The Cambridge Ancient History traces the history of Rome from its origins to the eve of the Second Punic War. It begins with a survey of sources for early Roman history. An examination of the first discernible traces of the Bronze Age settlement is followed by an assessment of the regal period. The complex and often controversial history of the early republic is analyzed with reference to its internal development, the evolution of its relationships with the Latins, and its ruthless assaults upon various parts of Italy. Later sections discuss the intervention of Pyrrhus and its aftermath which leads to consideration of Rome's relationships with Carthage, the First Punic War, and the beginnings of overseas empire.List of tables; List of maps; List of text-figures; Preface; 1. The sources for early Roman history R. M. Ogilvie and A. Drummond; 2. Archaic Rome between Latium and Etruria M. Torelli; 3. The origins of Rome A. Momigliano; 4. Rome in the fifth century I: the social and economic framework A. Drummond; 5. Rome in the fifth century II: the citizen community A. Drummond; 6. Rome and Latium to 390 B.C. T. J. Cornell; 7. The recovery of Rome T. J. Cornell; 8. The conquest of Italy T. J. Cornell; 9. RomelS%