Why read From the Gracchi to Nero?

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From the Gracchi to Nero is an outstanding history of the Roman world from 133 BC to 68 AD. Fifty years since publication it is widely hailed as the classic survey of the period, going through many revised and updated editions until H.H. Scullard's death. It explores the decline and…

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1 author picked From the Gracchi to Nero as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Duane W. Roller

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This is a focused survey of the most fascinating period in Rome's history, when the ancient Republic evolved into an empire: the era of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and the emperors Augustus, Nero, and others. During this period Rome's expansion meant major internal changes and a century of instability, and I know of no better book that explains why and how this happened.

From Duane's list on The best books on ancient Rome from an archaeologist and historian.