From the Gracchi to Nero: A History of Rome 133 BC to AD 68: Amazon.ca: H.H. Scullard: Books

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Scullard's clear and comprehensive narrative covers the period from 133 BC to 69 AD, exploring the decline and fall of the Republic, and the establishment of the Pax Romana under the early Principate. More than forty years after its first publication this masterful survey remains the standard textbook on the central period of Roman history.

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Carthage and Corinth, two great cities of the ancient world, crashed to their ruin amid smoke and flame in 146 B.C., destroyed and sacked by Roman troops. Read the first page

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4.0 out of 5 stars Standard, May 5 2004

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Wallace V. French III (Boston MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From the Gracchi to Nero: A History of Rome 133 BC to AD 68 (Paperback)

Scullard is still the baseline for all academic books written involving this time period. Most of them are compared to Scullard. I have the 4th edition of this book, but with the exception of a few expanded end notes it is the same as the 5th edition. First published in 1959 it is still the standard text for early Roman history classes. It is pretty easy to follow, but like any textbook for this period it does not cover much of anything in depth. It covers the big events from the Gracchi to Nero. The Gracchi are covered pretty well here and that is why I bought this book. Books on the Gracchi brothers are hard to find and when you do they are quite expensive. He of course covers the Julius Caesar and Augustus eras in fair detail. Not much on Nero even though he is in the title. The best thing about this book is the extensive list of further reading and Scullard's notes. A good introductory book and despite its age it is still easy to read prose.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Hit!, Jan 14 2003

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Geoff (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From the Gracchi to Nero: A History of Rome 133 BC to AD 68 (Paperback)

An excellent introduction to this turbulent period in Roman political history. Recommended for all students of Rome. Very thorough, but stays interesting throughout. Very factual, yet still allows one to form one's own ideas on the transformation of Rome from republic to principate. Scullard's extensive footnotes provide students with ideas on both the Ancient sources as well as modern contributions. An excellent Book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars I am surprised, Mar 13 2002

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This review is from: From the Gracchi to Nero: A History of Rome 133 BC to AD 68 (Paperback)

I am very surprised to find only 4 reviews on Amazon about this marvellous collection of primary sources.
Scullard's 'From the Gracchi to Nero' is the definitive primary source material for the period covering the Fall of the Republic through the Flavian Emperors. Whilst it may be viewed as slightly out-of-date, any serious student of Roman History musst have this on the shelf and it should be very dog-eared. There is nothing else out there to parallel its usefulness.
An absolute must-buy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars solid examination of a rapidly changing period
Scullard provides the advanced class with a good solid examination of one of the most confusing and violent periods of Roman history. Read more

Published on May 17 2000 by TammyJo Eckhart

5.0 out of 5 stars Scullard has given students an invaluable resource.
From The Gracchi to Nero by H.H. Scullard is an excellent starting point for any student or enthusiast of Roman history. Read more

Published on Sep 5 1998