{"product_id":"pax-war-and-peace-in-romes-golden-age","title":"Pax War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age","description":"The third in the epic trilogy narrating the history of the Roman Empire from renowned historian Tom Holland\n\nThe definitive history of Rome's golden age - antiquity's ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness\n\nThe Pax Romana has long been revered as a golden age. At its peak, the Roman Empire stretched from Scotland to Arabia, and contained perhaps a quarter of humanity. It was the wealthiest and most formidable state the world had yet seen.\n\nBeginning in 69AD, a year that saw four Caesars in succession rule the empire, and ending some seven decades later with the death of Hadrian, Pax presents a dazzling history of Rome at the height of its power. From the gilded capital to realms beyond the frontier, historian Tom Holland portrays the Roman Empire in all its predatory glory. Vivid scene follows vivid scene: the destruction of Jerusalem and Pompeii, the building of the Colosseum and Hadrian's Wall, the conquests of Trajan. Vividly sketching the lives of Romans both ordinary and spectacular, from slaves to emperors, Holland demonstrates how Roman peace was the fruit of unprecedented military violence.\n\nA stunning portrait of Rome's glory days, this is the epic history of the pax Romana.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1408707004\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1408707004.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Tom Holland\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42908460515389,"sku":"BVV.1408707004.G","price":17.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1408707004-0.jpg?v=1767993270","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/pax-war-and-peace-in-romes-golden-age","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}