{"product_id":"the-severans-the-changed-roman-empire","title":"The Severans: The Changed Roman Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Severans analyses the colourful decline of the Roman Empire during the reign of the Severans  the first non-Italian dynasty. In his learned and exciting style  Michael Grant describes the foreign wars waged against the Alemanni and the Persians  and the remarkable personalities of the imperial family. Thus the reader encounters Julia Domnas alleged literary circle  or Elagabalus curious private life - which included dancing in the streets  marrying a vestal virgin and smothering his enemies with rose petals. With its beautifully selected plate section  maps and extensive bibliography  this book will appeal to the student of ancient history as well as to the general reader. Michael Grant is one of the worlds greatest writers on ancient history. His previous publications include: Art in the Roman Empire  Greek and Roman Historians and Whos Who in Classical Mythology all published by Routledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966628098101,"sku":"ByrdShop_0415127726","price":28.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780415127721.jpg?v=1770572232","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-severans-the-changed-roman-empire","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}