{"product_id":"the-antonines-the-roman-empire-in-transition","title":"The Antonines: The Roman Empire in Transition","description":"The Antonines - Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius, Lucius Verus and Commodus - played a crucial part in the development of the Roman empire, controlling its huge machine for half a century of its most testing period. Edward Gibbon observed that the epoch of the Antonines, the 2nd century A.D., was the happiest period the world had ever known.\nIn this lucid, authoritative survey, Michael Grant re-examines Gibbon's statement, and gives his own magisterial account of how the lives of the emperors and the art, literature, architecture and overall social condition under the Antonines represented an `age of transition'. The Antonines is essential reading for anyone who is interested in ancient history, as well as for all students and teachers of the subject.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0415107547\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0415107547.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Grant, Michael\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41509562875962,"sku":"DBV.0415107547.A","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0415107547-0.jpg?v=1783404997","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-antonines-the-roman-empire-in-transition","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}