Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. Acknowledgements ix
4. List of maps xi
5. Preface. Living in peace 1
6. Introduction: A glory greater than war 9
7. PART ONE. REPUBLIC
8. I. The Rise of Rome 21
9. II. War 37
10. III. Friends and Rivals 63
11. IV. Traders and Settlers 87
12. V. ‘How much did you make?’ - Government 107
13. VI. Provincials and Kings 133
14. PART TWO. PRINCIPATE
15. VII. Emperors 161
16. VIII. Rebellion 187
17. IX. Resistance, Rioting and Robbery 217
18. X. Imperial Governors 245
19. XI. Life under Roman Rule 277
20. XII. The Army and the Frontiers 309
21. XIII. Garrisons and Raids 347
22. XIV. Beyond the Pax Romana 385
23. Conclusion. Peace and War 409
24. Chronology 417
25. Glossary 421
26. Abbreviations 431
27. Bibliography 433
28. Notes 453
29. Index 497