Pax: War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age - THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER (Dilly's Story) by Holland, Tom

Paperback. Very Good.

Hardback. New. <b>The third in the epic trilogy narrating the history of the Roman Empire from renowned historian Tom Holland</b>

. Hardback. New.

Abacus, 2023. Hardcover. New. 448 pages. 9.49x6.46x1.65 inches.

London .UK: Abacus Books, 2023. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition/ 4th Printing. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This book describes the history of Rome's golden age - antiquity's ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness. The boards, text block and dust jacket are all square, tight and clean. Book price includes 2nd class post in UK only. This book is photographed as proof against in-transit damage..

UK: Abacus. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback in a fine unclipped dustjacket (protected by a removable, clear thin mylar sleeve) - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR- Pictures available upon request . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 2023.

LONDON: Abacus, 2023. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First UK edition/First Printing. signed to the title page..

FIRST EDITION, first printing. Full number line present. Book is brand new and never read. Personally hand signed by Mr. Holland directly to the half title page. NOT a bookplate. Dust jacket is hand covered in protective archival grade Mylar for many worry free years of reading/collecting! Photos available upon request.
The definitive history of Rome's golden age—an ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness.
The Pax Romana has long been shorthand for the empire's golden age. Stretching from Caledonia to Arabia, Rome ruled over a quarter of the world's population. It was the wealthiest and most formidable state in the history of humankind.
Pax is a captivating narrative history of Rome at the height of its power. From the gilded capital to realms beyond the frontier, historian Tom Holland shows ancient Rome in all its glory: Nero's downfall, the destruction of Jerusalem and Pompeii, the building of the Colosseum and Hadrian's Wall, the conquests of Trajan. Vividly sketching the lives of… Read More

London: Little, Brown, 2023. 1st. h/b. Fine, as new, signed to title; unclipped d/j (in protective sleeve).. 8vo (230 x 150 / 9"" x 6""). The definitive history of Rome's golden age - antiquity's ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness. The 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. Beginning 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… Read More

London: Little, Brown, 2023. 1st. h/b. Fine, as new, signed to title; unclipped d/j (in protective sleeve).. 8vo (230 x 150 / 9"" x 6""). The definitive history of Rome's golden age - antiquity's ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness. The 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. Beginning 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… Read More