Short History of Ancient Rome

About the book

Short History of Ancient Rome by Ross King is a history book for adult readers.

The epic story of one of the world's most enduring civilisations and empires. 'For who is so indifferent or indolent as not to wish to know by what means the Romans succeeded in subjecting nearly the whole inhabited world to their sole government - a thing unique in history? ' -Polybius, second century BCE The Roman Empire is one of history's most remarkable civilisations.

It flourished for around 500 years and encompassed over twenty-five modern-day countries - including such remote (from Rome) places as Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and England. It left an indelible mark on the world, shaping politics, laws, philosophy and architecture, and giving us Roman numerals, the calendar, aqueducts and concrete. Alongside the Greeks, the Romans laid the groundwork for Western civilisation. From the foundation myths of a beloved city to the decline and fall of the empire, author and historian Ross King shares the astonishing, entertaining story of Ancient Rome.

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