The
History of Rome is a multi-volume history of
ancient Rome written by
Theodor Mommsen (1817–1903). Originally published by Reimer & Hirsel,
Leipzig, as three volumes during 1854-1856, the work dealt with the
Roman Republic. A subsequent book was issued which concerned the provinces of the
Roman Empire. Recently published was a further book on the Empire, reconstructed from lecture notes. The initial three volumes won widespread acclaim upon publication; indeed, "The
Roman History made Mommsen famous in a day." Still read and qualifiedly cited, it is the prolific Mommsen's most well-known work. The work was specifically cited when Mommsen was awarded the
Nobel Prize.