How Long to Read Aspects of Roman History 31 BC-AD 117

How Long Does it Take to Read Aspects of Roman History 31 BC-AD 117?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read Aspects of Roman History 31 BC-AD 117 by Richard Alston

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This new edition of Aspects of Roman History 31 BC- AD 117 provides an easily accessible guide to the history of the early Roman Empire. Taking the reader through the major political events of the crucial first 150 years of Roman imperial history, from the Empire’s foundation under Augustus to the height of its power under Trajan, the book examines the emperors and key events that shaped Rome’s institutions and political form. Blending social and economic history with political history, Richard Alston’s revised edition leads students through important issues, introducing sources, exploring techniques by which those sources might be read, and encouraging students to develop their historical judgement. The book includes: chapters on each of the emperors in this period, exploring the successes and failures of each reign, and how these shaped the empire, sections on social and economic history, including the core issues of slavery, social mobility, economic development and change, gender relations, the rise of new religions, and cultural change in the Empire, an expanded timeframe, providing more information on the foundation of the imperial system under Augustus and the issues relating to Augustan Rome, a glossary and further reading section, broken down by chapter. This expanded and revised edition of Aspects of Roman History, covering an additional 45 years of history from Actium to the death of Augustus, provides an invaluable introduction to Roman Imperial history, surveying the way in which the Roman Empire changed the world and offering critical perspectives on how we might understand that transformation. It is an important resource for any student of this crucial and formative period in Roman history.

How long is Aspects of Roman History 31 BC-AD 117?

Aspects of Roman History 31 BC-AD 117 by Richard Alston is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Aspects of Roman History 31 BC-AD 117 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read Aspects of Roman History 31 BC-AD 117 aloud.

What Reading Level is Aspects of Roman History 31 BC-AD 117?

Aspects of Roman History 31 BC-AD 117 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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