The Roman Empire : a very short introduction /
Christopher Kelly.
- New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
- 153 p. : ill., map ; 18 cm.
- Very short introductions ; 150 .
- Very short introductions ; 150. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-146) and index.
Conquest -- Imperial power -- Collusion -- History wars -- Christians to the lions -- Living and dying -- Rome revisited.
Offers a brief overview of the Roman empire, discussing the empire's history, imperial mission, art, culture, violent conquests, and lasting impact on world development.