What is the study of Roman history all about? What are its aims? What is its place within the discipline of Classics? These and many other questions are asked by Jerry Toner who has seen many changes in the field of Roman history since he first emerged from Cambridge as a budding Roman historian. This short book looks at the transformations that have taken place in research methodology and in the nature of the discipline in recent times. One for the undergraduate.
My favourite book concerning history as a topic. Reading this was one of the only occasions in which I have considered emailing the author to thank him. A must read for aspiring Classicists.
One of my favourite books I've read on Roman History in the larger field. I remember reading this before I went to university for Ancient History, and still have my copy