The Climax of Rome + The Decline of Rome ( Two books) by Grant, Michael & Vogt, Joseph - 1993

Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1993. Two books in Weidenfeld & Nicolson's " History of Civilization" series. Each is Pb, 300pp-340pp with b/w plates, Good with light marks on back cover, mild corner wear and clean contents. 1) Grant - The Climax of Rome - covers AD 161-337, from the accession of Marcus Aurelius to the death of Constantine. It is broadly divided into : The later Roman state; Artists, architects, novelists, philosophers; From paganism to Christianity. 2) Vogt - The Decline of Rome - examines the last three centuries of the Roman Empire. Its contents are divided into : The crisis of the ancient world in the 3rd century; The monarchy, the Christian church and ruling society in the 4th century; The Roman West and the new peoples in the 5th century; Cultural change reflected in art.. Soft Cover. Good.