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Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World

was the character of the change imposed by this cataclysmic force,
Martin Gurri • Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium
The Romans versus Alexander the Great
Mary Beard • SPQR

Digging up early Rome
Mary Beard • SPQR
The Romans versus Alexander the Great
Mary Beard • SPQR

The strategy seemed foolproof. For years, the Romans had been certain that no army of any size could cross the mountain slopes alive. Since invasion from the north was clearly ludicrous, the generals of Rome left their northern flank virtually undefended.