This book presents the history of Rome - as a tiny primitive kingdom, as an ever-growing republic, as a world-ruling empire dominating the known world, and finally as the ghost or legend of that empire - stretching back to the early Iron Age. It explores the political and military history of Rome including Rome's rulers from Julius Caesar and his nephew Augustus, as well as Rome's influence on the development of world art, architecture and society. Detailed cross-sections and beautiful drawings of the Colosseum, the Pantheon and other World Heritage buildings reveal Roman techniques and architectural styles. With its magnificent combination of over 1000 full-colour illustrations and an authoritative and absorbing text, this is the perfect history of Rome for any student of history, archaeology or the classical world.

2008-05-25 Everything You Wanted To Know About Rome's Empire

I have just bought the paperback edition of this book. It is richly illustrated throughout and covers just about everything you wanted to know about the ancient Roman Empire.From Rome's beginning it covers the main characters,the Emperors, the Generals, the wars and life across its borders.I have read much about ancient Rome over the years, but this book encapsulates many facts in an easy and enjoyable read.If you plan to visit Rome's sights or you are studying the subject, I don't think that this book will disappoint you