Ancient Rome had an impact on world
history that it would be hard to overestimate. At its height the empire which
it created stretched from northern Britain to the deserts of Arabia. This new history,
written by an international team of experts under an eminent historian, presents
a vision of this civilization based on the latest research and discoveries.
Chapters and double-page spreads, richly illustrated
in colour, present gripping accounts of Roman
history and literature and deal with themes ranging from religion to
medicine, and fro trade to warfare. Read together, these build up a
fascinating picture of a civilization permeated by its imperial role, and of
the colossal costs as well as the gains of empire.
- An indispensable introduction to the world's most
famous Imperial power.
- Written by an international team of experts.
- Attractive and accessible, appealing to students,
teachers and general readers.
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