Rome: Empire, Order & Transformation (3-book Bundle)

A curated trio of French academic works exploring the Roman world’s political, social, and imperial evolution. From the Pax Romana to the late Empire’s shifting structures, these volumes offer a rigorous and elegant journey through Roman civilization.

Included in this set:
1.     La Paix Romaine by Paul Petit
Nouvelle Clio, PUF, 1971, hardcover, 411 pages
A masterful study of the Pax Romana—Rome’s imperial peace and its mechanisms of control, integration, and cultural diffusion.
2.     Les Institutions Politiques Romaines by Léon Homo
Évolution de l’Humanité, Albin Michel, 1970, paperback, 418 pages
A foundational text on Roman political structures, from the Republic to the Empire. Homo’s clarity and depth make this a classic.
3.     L’Évolution politique, sociale et économique du monde romain 284–363 by André Chastagnol
Regards sur l’Histoire, SEDES, 1982, paperback, 394 pages
An incisive look at the late Empire’s transformations under Diocletian and his successors—administrative reform, social shifts, and economic tensions.

Why this bundle stands out:
•     Scholarly Depth: Each volume is written by a respected historian and published by leading French academic presses.
•     Chronological Cohesion: Spanning early imperial peace to late Roman reform, the set offers a layered understanding of Rome’s evolution.
•     Elegant Format: Hardcover and softcover mix, ideal for display or study.
•     Perfect for: Historians, educators, collectors, and lovers of Roman antiquity.

Condition: Gently used vintage copies with light shelf wear. A few passages might be underlined in pencil in some books and can be erased if desired. The first page bears the name of the original owner—Elisabeth

One only— Curated from my personal library built during years of study at the Sorbonne., ready to ship from California.

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