Pax: War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age
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"Beginning in 69AD, the so-called Year of the Four Emperors and spanning to 138AD, the death of Hadrian, Pax presents a narrative history of Rome at the height of its power. From the gilded capital to the barbarous realms beyond the frontier, historian Tom Holland offers a tour of the most famous episodes in Roman history"--
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| Pages | 400 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Abacus |
| Date read | 2025-05-29 |
| Date added | 2025-06-09 |
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