The Second Edition adds further nuance to its highly readable narrative with extended coverage of the following:* The evolution of Roman historiography and early Roman rites* The Roman state and Latin literature in the second century BC* The use of the fleet in the First Punic War* The Late Republic* The development of courtlike structures in the decades before the death of Caesar* The Roman army, including evidence from Vindolanda* Constantine's conversion to ChristianityIncorporating contributions from economics, archaeology, anthropology, literary criticism, and primary sources, David Potter's thought-provoking and accessible text shows students how Roman historians evaluate evidence from sources as diverse as art, coins, and architecture. The book is beautifully illustrated with over 200 illustrations--maps, battle plans, portraits, paintings, sculpture, and more.