History Of Ancient Rome 8 DVDs, 200 Pg Book Great Courses 340 VG 9781565855731
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This is the course in 8 DVDs and the 206 page guide book that the Learning Company sells for $519. This is an outstanding value at $49.99. Both the book and DVDs are in excellent condition.
ISBN-13:9781565855731
If you are a history buff or would like to increase your understanding of ancient Rome, this is the course for you. College level instruction without the cost. Rome's span was vast. In the regional, restless, and shifting history of continental Europe, the Roman Empire st...ands as a towering monument to scale and stability. At its height, the Roman Empire, unified in politics and law, stretched from the sands of Syria to the moors of Scotland, and it stood for almost 700 years.48 lectures - 29 minutes each1 Introduction2 The Sources3 Pre-Roman Italy and the Etruscans4 The Foundation of Rome5 The Kings of Rome6 Regal Society7 The Beginnings of the Republic8 The Struggle of the Orders9 Roman Expansion in Italy10 The Roman Confederation in Italy11 The International Scene on the Eve of Roman Expansion12 Carthage and the First Punic War13 The Second Punic (or Hannibalic) War14 Rome in the Eastern Mediterranean15 Explaining the Rise of the Roman Empire16 “The Captured Conqueror”—Rome and Hellenism17 Governing the Roman Republic, Part I - Senate and Magistrates18 Governing the Roman Republic, Part II- Popular Assemblies and Provincial Administration19 The Pressures of Empire20 The Gracchi Brothers21 Marius and Sulla22 "The Royal Rule of Sulla"23 Sulla's Reforms Undone24 Pompey and Crassus25 The First Triumvirate26 Pompey and Caesar27 "The Domination of Caesar"28 Social and Cultural Life in the Late Republic29 Antony and Octavian30 The Second Triumvirate31 Octavian Emerges Supreme32 The New Order of Augustus33 The Imperial Succession34 The Julio-Claudian Dynasty35 The Emperor in the Roman World36 The Third-Century Crisis37 The Shape of Roman Society38 Roman Slavery39 The Family40 Women in Roman Society41 An Empire of Cities42 Public Entertainment, Part I—The Roman Baths and Chariot Racing43 Public Entertainment, Part II—Gladiatorial Games44 Roman Paganism45 The Rise of Christianity46 The Restoration of Order47 Constantine and the Late Empire48 Thoughts on the "Fall" of the Roman Empire
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ISBN-13:9781565855731
If you are a history buff or would like to increase your understanding of ancient Rome, this is the course for you. College level instruction without the cost. Rome's span was vast. In the regional, restless, and shifting history of continental Europe, the Roman Empire st...ands as a towering monument to scale and stability. At its height, the Roman Empire, unified in politics and law, stretched from the sands of Syria to the moors of Scotland, and it stood for almost 700 years.48 lectures - 29 minutes each1 Introduction2 The Sources3 Pre-Roman Italy and the Etruscans4 The Foundation of Rome5 The Kings of Rome6 Regal Society7 The Beginnings of the Republic8 The Struggle of the Orders9 Roman Expansion in Italy10 The Roman Confederation in Italy11 The International Scene on the Eve of Roman Expansion12 Carthage and the First Punic War13 The Second Punic (or Hannibalic) War14 Rome in the Eastern Mediterranean15 Explaining the Rise of the Roman Empire16 “The Captured Conqueror”—Rome and Hellenism17 Governing the Roman Republic, Part I - Senate and Magistrates18 Governing the Roman Republic, Part II- Popular Assemblies and Provincial Administration19 The Pressures of Empire20 The Gracchi Brothers21 Marius and Sulla22 "The Royal Rule of Sulla"23 Sulla's Reforms Undone24 Pompey and Crassus25 The First Triumvirate26 Pompey and Caesar27 "The Domination of Caesar"28 Social and Cultural Life in the Late Republic29 Antony and Octavian30 The Second Triumvirate31 Octavian Emerges Supreme32 The New Order of Augustus33 The Imperial Succession34 The Julio-Claudian Dynasty35 The Emperor in the Roman World36 The Third-Century Crisis37 The Shape of Roman Society38 Roman Slavery39 The Family40 Women in Roman Society41 An Empire of Cities42 Public Entertainment, Part I—The Roman Baths and Chariot Racing43 Public Entertainment, Part II—Gladiatorial Games44 Roman Paganism45 The Rise of Christianity46 The Restoration of Order47 Constantine and the Late Empire48 Thoughts on the "Fall" of the Roman Empire
General Rules of Thumb - Policies are too strong a termThe pictures are all taken by me and are of the actual item(s) being sold.*** International Buyers *** These DVDs are for use in players made for the North American market (Region 1), unless you have a DVD player like that or a REGION FREE player they will probably NOT work.Best OffersIf I have something listed for $100, there is no way I am going to accept an offer of $5. I consider my pricing to be reasonable and fair for the item as well as it's condition, but I might consider taking a little less to make a sale. To me, saving money is what eBay is all about.Payments: I accept payments via Paypal.Please note: I ship to confirmed Paypal-eBay shipping addresses.Shipping:I almost always list shipping & handling separately. Everyone knows that shipping isn't actually FREE, including the shipping cost in the price of the item masks the actual price of the item. I use USPS almost exclusively, in this case media mail. I try to reuse packaging when ever possible so if your item arrives in an Amazon box, it's not a drop ship from Amazon. I do add a little to the base postage to account for the trip to the post office. I try to get the item mailed the same day it sells, after business hours, weekends and postal holidays excepted. I ship only to the United States. Including the eBay international transshipment location.Problems and Feedback:If you have a problem, shipping or any other issues regarding your purchase don't hesitate to contact me. I'll do everything I can to make it right! I request customers to contact me as soon as possible so that I may resolve the problem for you immediately. Any issues will be resolved BEFORE feedback is given. Feedback will be left after feedback is received, or 60 days after delivery. Returns:If you receive something you are dissatisfied with I am happy to take it back and issue a refund. I do have a restocking fee, but this is primarily to discourage random returns for no real reason or for people who don’t bother to read descriptions.You should always contact me first about restocking fees. I’m a reasonable person and reasonable returns are treated accordingly.
