The Shortest History of Ancient Rome - Ross King

At its greatest extent, the Roman Empire encompassed more than twenty-five modern-day countries, stretching at its greatest extent from the Irish Sea to Mesopotamia. It flourished for some 500 years and, around the time of Christ, made up at least 20 percent of the world’s population. It has shaped our politics and laws, language and numerals, calendar and architecture. But what was Rome, who were the Romans, and why ultimately did the empire fall? Ranging across more than a thousand years, from the foundation myths of Romulus and Remus to the barbarian invasions, The Shortest History of Ancient Rome vividly explores the lives of murderous emperors, rebellious women, remarkable thinkers, fugitive slaves and persecuted Christians.

Binding: Hardback
Pages: 256