TY - BOOK AU - Kelly,Christopher TI - The Roman Empire: a very short introduction T2 - Very short introductions SN - 0192803913 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - DG272 .K45 2006 U1 - 937/.06 22 PY - 2006/// CY - New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - Rome KW - History KW - Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D KW - Social life and customs KW - sears N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-146) and index; Conquest -- Imperial power -- Collusion -- History wars -- Christians to the lions -- Living and dying -- Rome revisited; Adult; Follett Library Resources N2 - 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 ER -