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Collapse and Recovery of the Roman Empire
Contributor(s): Grant, Michael (Author)
ISBN: 041517323X     ISBN-13: 9780415173230
Publisher: Routledge
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Product Type: Hardcover
Published: February 1999
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Annotation: In the third century A.D., the Roman Empire was on the brink of collapse. Yet miraculously the Empire recovered and continued, in the west, for another two hundred years, in the east, for far longer.
In "The Collapse and Recovery of the Roman Empire," esteemed classical historian Michael Grant examines this puzzling chapter in Western history. Although this period of Roman history is often discussed, there are no adequate discussions to explain why the Empire did not disintegrate--all indications seemed to lead to its demise. In his clear, concise style, Grant analyzes the collapse through the succession of emperors, the impact of the Germans and the Persians and sheds new light on the reasons for the recovery of the Empire by revealing the emergence of strong emperors, the reconstitution of the army, new developments in finance and coinage, as well as the impact of state religion.
Lively and accessible, "The Collapse and Recovery of the Roman Empire" offers a fresh look at the power and endurance of the Roman Empire.
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Ancient - Rome
Dewey: 937.06
LCCN: 98-08222
Series: Routledge Key Guides
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.71" W x 8.83" (0.79 lbs) 140 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - Italy
 
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Collapse and Recovery of the Roman Empire presents a study of third century Rome, which is lavishly illustrated and a lucid read, typical of Michael Grant's inimitable style.
In Collapse and Recovery of the Roman Empire, Michael Grant asserts that the fact that the Roman empire of the third century AD did not collapse is one of the miracles of history. He argues that at that time the empire seemed ripe for disintegration and expresses amazement that it continued, in the west, for another two hundred years, and in the east, for far longer.

Michael Grant examines the reasons for collapse, including analyses of the succession of emperors, the Germans and the Persians and also, the reasons for its remarkable recovery, including discussions of strong emperors, a reconstituted army, finance and coinage and state religion.