The rise of Rome: how to explain it.

Piety and the blessing of the gods, by Livy.
Why God chose Rome, by St. Augustine of Hippo.
The luck of the Romans, by Plutarch.
Constitutional strength, by Polybiust.
The melting pot, by N.-D. Füstel de Coulanges.
The geographic advantage, by M. Cary.
Economic necessity, by T. Frank.
Order through reverence, by R. H. Barrow.
Order through regimentation, by G. Ferrero.
The reluctant tyranny, by T. Mommsen.
The hungry wolf, by S. Barr.
Treacherous encroachment, by Montesquieu.
Elements of imperialism, by L. Homo.
Suggestions for additional reading (p. 99-101)