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Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World
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Historian Colin Elliot takes on the invisible enemy that contributed to the fall of an empire at the height of its power. Elliot examines the The Antonine Plague, one of the most devastating pandemics of ancient times, from a socioeconomic perspective. Peering into the political climate and class structure, this is an insightful look at the downfall of the Roman Empire.
A wide-ranging and dramatic account of the Antonine plague, the mysterious disease that struck the Roman Empire at its pinnacle
In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This f...
In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This f...
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