The Roman World from Romulus to Muhammad: A New History

by Greg Fisher

This volume provides a detailed examination of nearly 1,400 years of Roman history, from the foundation of the city in the eighth century BC until the evacuation of Roman troops from Alexandria in AD 642 in the face of the Arab conquests. Drawing on a vast array of ancient texts written in Latin, Greek, Syriac, Armenian, and Arabic, and relying on a host of inscriptions, archaeological data, and the evidence from ancient art, architecture, and coinage, The Roman World from Romulus to Muhammad brings to the fore the men and women who chronicled the story of the city and its empire. Richly illustrated with 71 maps and 228 illustrations―including 20 in colour―and featuring a detailed glossary and suggestions for further reading, this volume examines a broad range of topics, including ancient climate change, literature, historiography, slavery, war and conquest, the development of Christianity, the Jewish revolts, and the role of powerful imperial women. The author also considers the development of Islam within a Roman historical context, examines the events that led to the formation of the post-Roman states in Western Europe, and contemplates aff airs on the imperial periphery in the Caucasus, Ethiopia, and the Arabian Peninsula. Emphasising the voices of antiquity throughout, The Roman World from Romulus to Muhammad is an invaluable resource for students and scholars interested in the beguiling history of the world’s most famous empire.

Genres: History

704 pages, Paperback

First published September 21, 2021

About the author

Dr. Greg Fisher is a Canadian scholar of classical antiquity. Although born in the U.K., he emigrated to Canada at the age of 16. Professor Fisher worked at McGill University (Montreal, Quebec) for several years before returning to school. He earned his D.Phil. from Keble College at the University of Oxford in 2008, and is Associate Professor in the Department of History and College of the Humanities at Carleton University (Ottawa, Ontario).