When originally published in 1987, this book was hailed as a landmark in the study of the Roman World. Now back in print with a new preface by the author, it is still the most comprehensive survey of the Roman World available. Ranging from the founding of Rome in the eighth century BC, and throughout the Empire and beyond this book will continue to be an essential resource on the subject for many years to come.
... Pharnaces , who had taken care not to be on the losing side , than to himself , to whom the immortal gods had granted victory . He would therefore take no action against Pharnaces for the very serious harm he had inflicted on Romans who ...
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