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Gargola is a historian at the University of Kentucky focusing on Roman institutions.
Known for: The Romans: From Village to Empire: A History of Rome from Earliest Times to the End of the Western Empire
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The Romans: From Village to Empire: A History of Rome from Earliest Times to the End of the Western Empire
This comprehensive history traces the development of Rome from its origins as a small village to its transformation into a vast empire. The authors explore political, social, and cultural changes across centuries, integrating archaeological and literary evidence to present a vivid picture of Roman civilization.
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Early Italy and the Origins of Rome
Before Rome became the center of empire, it was a product of its landscape. The Italian peninsula afforded both isolation and connectivity: mountains shielding communities, fertile plains inviting settlement, and coasts that opened pathways toward exchange. The early peoples—Latins, Sabines, Etrusca...
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The Monarchy
Rome’s monarchy was less despotic than its later republican critics claimed. The kings were culture-bearers, establishing religious rites and civic structures that endured through successive regimes. Figures such as Numa Pompilius, whose reign was marked by peace and piety, reveal how religion was n...
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Gargola is a historian at the University of Kentucky focusing on Roman institutions.
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