A Concise Guide To The Roman Empire

James Burrows

ISBN 10: 1917664184 / ISBN 13: 9781917664189

Published by James Burrows, 2025

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - From myth to empire, from gladiators to emperors - this is the story of Rome's astonishing rise, told in a way that will keep you turning the pages.Two thousand years ago, Rome was the center of the world. Its emperors ruled over glittering cities and distant provinces; its legions marched across continents; its roads, laws, and language bound together an empire of more than sixty million people. Yet Rome was also an empire of contrasts - of opulent villas and squalid slums, of emperors crowned in triumph and assassinated in fear, of slaves in chains and gladiators fighting for their lives in arenas that shook with the roar of the crowd.This book tells the story of how a small city on the banks of the Tiber became history's most influential empire. It explores the vision, ambition, and brutality that forged Rome's power, the battles that shook its foundations, and the ideas that ensured its legacy long outlasted its fall.We'll look at:The rise of Julius Caesar to his death on the Ides of MarchThe excess of Caligula and cruelty and tyranny of NeroHow Rome won an Empire, and the cities it createdMasters of war, thought and politics such as Cincinnatus, Seneca and Marcus AureliusDaily life in the Roman Empire, religion, science and technologyThe Fall of the Western Empire, the sack of Rome and ByzantiumThis is a story of triumph and tragedy, of blood and marble, of an empire that gave the world roads, cities, laws, and spectacles on a scale never seen before - an empire whose shadow still falls across our lives today.And look out for Amazing Facts such as:In the 2nd century AD, the Roman Empire had an estimated population of around 65 million people, probably around a quarter of the world's population at the time.Julius Caesar hated going bald so he made it illegal for anyone to stand above him and look down at his bald patch - if you did, you could be put to death!Enter the world of Rome - an empire of power, ambition, and immortality.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Concise Guide To The Roman Empire
• Publisher: James Burrows
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1917664184
• ISBN 13: 9781917664189
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 10D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
• Weight: 251 grams

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Synopsis

The Roman Empire: from wolf-born legend to world-spanning empire — this is the explosive story of Rome.

Step inside ancient Rome, where emperors ruled continents, gladiators fought to the death, and mighty legions built an empire of more than 60 million people. From marble palaces to filthy slums, from scientific breakthroughs to brutal executions, Rome was a civilization of astonishing contrasts — and unbelievable ambition.

This fast-paced, immersive book reveals how a tiny settlement on the River Tiber rose to dominate the ancient world. Discover the conquests, the culture, and the bloody power struggles that shaped history — and left a legacy that still defines our laws, architecture, language, and politics today.

👉 Inside, you’ll explore:

• Julius Caesar’s meteoric rise — and his brutal end on the Ides of March
• The excess of Caligula and the terror of Nero
• How Rome won an empire — and the dazzling cities it built
• Masters of war & thought: Cincinnatus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius
• Daily life — from religion and science to street food and family
• The fall of Rome — invasion, chaos, and the birth of Byzantium

Packed with drama, legendary figures, and unforgettable true stories, this is your gateway to the greatest empire the world has ever seen.

👉 Plus — fascinating AMAZING FACTS throughout, including:

• At its height (2nd century AD), Rome ruled around a quarter of the world’s population
• Julius Caesar was so embarrassed about going bald that he made it illegal to stand above him and see the top of his head — the penalty could be death!

👉 Perfect for teens, students, middle school classrooms, and curious adults alike.

If you love epic history, gripping storytelling, and the larger-than-life characters who shaped civilization, this book is for you.

👉 Why Readers Love This Book

• Perfect for teens, students, and adults who love gripping true stories from WWII.
• Easy to read, hard to put down — written in an exciting, fast-moving style.
• Packed with historical facts, incredible photos, and unforgettable human stories.
• Ideal for history lovers, educators, or anyone fascinated by the secret side of war.

Enter Rome — a world of power, ambition, innovation, and blood.
The empire may have fallen… but its legacy never did.

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