The Little Book of Ancient Rome: A Pocket Guide to an Epic Civilization, Including Key Events, People, Trivia and More - Softcover

Sykes, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1837995613 ISBN 13: 9781837995615

Publisher: Summersdale, 2025

Synopsis

If you've ever been interested in the rich culture and epic history of Ancient Rome, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of this mighty civilization

Within these pages, you will find the following and much more:

- A whistle-stop tour of the Ancient Roman timeline, from the founding of Rome to the fall of the Roman Empire
- Profiles of some of the most influential figures in politics, art and culture, from Ceasar to Hadrian to Ovid
- Short, easy to read chapters and bite-size facts

Growing from humble origins into a world-spanning empire, the Ancient Roman civilization has captured human imagination for generations. Uncover its history, from the legendary Roman army and its conquests to the art, culture and everyday life of its citizens, in this fascinating little book.

In this pocket-sized window into the past, discover the key events, people and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.

About this title

About the Author

Having lived and worked in India, Ghana and the Philippines, Tom Sykes now lives in Portsmouth with his wife and daughter. Author of eight books including The Years of Travelling Anxiously, he contributes to Private Eye and other international publications. He is Associate Professor in Creative Writing and Global Journalism at the University of Portsmouth.

Edition details

• Publisher: Summersdale
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1837995613
• ISBN 13: 9781837995615
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144