The Little Book of Ancient Rome
A Pocket Guide to an Epic Civilization, Including Key Events, People, Trivia and More
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2025
Summersdale Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-83799-561-5 (ISBN)
Summersdale Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-83799-561-5 (ISBN)
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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, which will be your pocket-sized window into the past.
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
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.
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.
- An insight into the daily life of an Ancient Roman citizen.
- The influence of Ancient Rome on the modern day, from architecture and trade to the calendar.
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.
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
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.
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.
- An insight into the daily life of an Ancient Roman citizen.
- The influence of Ancient Rome on the modern day, from architecture and trade to the calendar.
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.
Tom Sykes is an author, journalist and Associate Professor in Creative Writing and Global Journalism at the University of Portsmouth. He lives with his wife and cat in Southsea, UK and enjoys walking, reading, going to the cinema and cooking - especially spicy food. He is a regular contributor to Private Eye and has written for most UK national newspapers and a number of academic journals around the world. His previous books include The Realm of the Punisher, Imagining Manila and Coast of Teeth. His personal website is tomgsykes.co.uk.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 12.6.2025 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 105 x 148 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83799-561-3 / 1837995613 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83799-561-5 / 9781837995615 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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