Theodor Mommsen
Christian Matthias Theodor Mommsen was a German classical scholar, historian, jurist, journalist, politician and archaeologist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest classicists of the 19th century. He received the 1902 Nobel Prize in Literature for his historical writings, including The History of Rome, after having been nominated by 18 members of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. He was also a prominent German politician, as a member of the Prussian and German parliaments. His works on Roman law and on the law of obligations had a significant impact on the German civil code.
The Provinces of the Roman Empire, from Caesar to Diocletian. v. 2
Witness the epic clash of empires as Rome faces off against the Parthians, struggling to maintain its dominion amidst political strife and military confrontations.
By Theodor Mommsen
The Provinces of the Roman Empire, from Caesar to Diocletian. v. 1
Explore the strategies and struggles of Roman rule as it shapes distant lands and faces resistance.
By Theodor Mommsen
The History of Rome, Book II From the Abolition of the Monarchy in Rome to the Union of Italy
Witness the birth of a republic as ancient Rome grapples with social unrest, political upheaval, and the long, arduous climb toward unity.
By Theodor Mommsen
The History of Rome (Volumes 1-5)
Witness the captivating ascent and eventual decline of an ancient civilization told through its political struggles, military triumphs, and cultural footprint.
By Theodor Mommsen
The History of Rome, Book III From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek States
Discover how a seafaring civilization's thirst for trade set the stage for epic clashes with a rising empire hungry for conquest.
By Theodor Mommsen
The History of Rome, Book V The Establishment of the Military Monarchy
Witness the intense clash of power as political factions and ambitious military leaders collide in the aftermath of a dictator's demise, setting the stage for a new Roman empire.
By Theodor Mommsen
The History of Rome, Book IV The Revolution
Witness the clash of cultures and the fight for power as Rome faces resistance from its conquered lands, setting the stage for revolution.
By Theodor Mommsen
The History of Rome, Book I The Period Anterior to the Abolition of the Monarchy
Discover the dramatic story of how diverse tribes clashed and merged, paving the way for the rise of an empire.
By Theodor Mommsen