"The distinguished ancient historian, Chester Starr, Bentley
Professor of History at the University of Michigan, has long been
known for the comprehensiveness of his scholarship and the succinct
clarity of his writing. This book is no exception. It will appeal
both to beginning students of ancient history and to scholars,
precisely because he opposes the familiar historical issue of
Rome's decline with an investigation of the reasons for its
long
survival....Starr's tale is not unfamiliar, but rarely has it been
told so effectively."--Richard Brilliant, History: Review of New
Books
"A well-thought-out book that gives a good overview for students of
Roman history. Ideal as a supplement to a general text, both for
the basic Western Civilization survey course and also for the more
specialized Roman history course. Pocket-sized format convenient
for students."--M.C. Rosenfield, Southeast Massachusetts
University
"Excellent--clear, concise and interesting to students."--Carole
Straw, Mount Holyoke College
"An accessible text for undergraduates. The students find it an
excellent introduction when combined with source readings; well
organized and beautifully written."--Carol S. Leonard, State
University of New York, Plattsburgh
"A very concise but thorough survey which will be very useful in my
ancient history survey course." --Ralph W. Mathisen, University of
South Carolina
"I'm going to use Starr's book...as a synthesizing work to recap
much of the course. Starr links literary and nonliterary sources,
many avenues of approach, science and contemporary contexts. Above
all, Starr makes an argument, in a series of stages, that is worth
the students' attention."--James M. Heath, Bucknell University
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