What are the Best Roman History Books? - The Pax Romana Podcast QA10

Students often ask me for Roman Empire book recommendations. Listeners have as well. It is easy to find popular histories, but here I discuss eleven excellent hidden gems--books that are great for the causal reader, but robust enough that I’ve used them in my research and teaching. These aren’t popular titles, but they’re brilliantly crafted by leading academics, diving deep into Rome’s history, culture, religion and economy. Each book is well-written, accessible, and budget-friendly, perfect for history fans and students eager to explore Rome’s epic story.Book List:Rome: An Empire’s Story by Greg WoolfThe Fall of the Roman Empire by Peter HeatherMarcus Aurelius by Antony BirleyWorld Full of Gods by Keith HopkinsThe Rise of Christianity: A Sociologist Reconsiders History by Rodney StarkPerpetua’s Journey: Faith, Gender, and Power in the Roman Empire by Jennifer A. Rea and Liz ClarkeFrom Caesar to Augustus: Using Coins as Sources by Clare RowanHypatia: The Life and Legend of an Ancient Philosopher by Edward WattsThe Roman Empire: Roots of Imperialism by Neville MorleyThe Roman Market Economy by Peter TeminThe Roman Empire: Economy, Society and Culture by Peter Garnsey and Richard SallerDonate: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WZTWCMWCJJYFC⁠⁠YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfCPE⁠Buy Professor Elliott's newest book:⁠⁠Pox Romana: The Plague that Shook the Roman World⁠⁠.