The Roman Empire - A Concise Guide: From Caesars to soldiers, gladiators to gods — the story that made Rome the empire of empires, and that still shapes our world
Language: English
Published by James Burrows, 2025
Series: Book 3 of 5 - Concise Guides
- Softcover
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- Title
- The Roman Empire - A Concise Guide: From Caesars to soldiers, gladiators to gods — the story that made Rome the empire of empires, and that still shapes our world
- Author
- Burrows, James
- Publisher
- James Burrows
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1917664184
- ISBN 13
- 9781917664189
- Series
- Book 3 of 5: Concise Guides
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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