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The Provinces of the Roman Empire, from Caesar to Diocletian. v. 1

By Theodor Mommsen

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore the strategies and struggles of Roman rule as it shapes distant lands and faces resistance.

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2015-05-15
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"The Provinces of the Roman Empire, from Caesar to Diocletian" by Theodor Mommsen is a historical analysis covering the rise and structure of Roman provinces from Julius Caesar to Diocletian. The central idea is to show how Rome controlled and changed different areas, affecting their societies, governments, and cultures. The story starts by looking at northern Italy’s border and the problems Rome had running it. It talks about the army actions and government plans used after Caesar to grow Rome’s power and keep order in new lands. The book highlights the conflicts between native groups and Roman leaders, displaying the successes and failures of Rome in keeping control and mixing cultures within its large empire.

About the Author

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.

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