A Short History of Ancient Rome: Experience the Daily Life and Dramatic Conquests of the Roman Empire
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Published by Hanover Square Press, 2025
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- Title
- A Short History of Ancient Rome: Experience the Daily Life and Dramatic Conquests of the Roman Empire
- Author
- Hughes, Pascal
- Publisher
- Hanover Square Press
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1335001328
- ISBN 13
- 9781335001320
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.
Combining impeccable research with riveting and action-packed storytelling, we follow the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of the Roman Empire, inviting readers to walk Rome’s bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army, and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects.
In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twists and turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.
Combining impeccable research with riveting and action-packed storytelling, we follow the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of the Roman Empire, inviting readers to walk Rome’s bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army, and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects.
In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twists and turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.
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About the Author
Pascal Hughes is the author of A Short History of Ancient Rome and the founder and CEO of Noiser, a podcast production company creating qualitative podcasts for history lovers. Noiser is the home of 11 history-related podcasts, with a total of over 300 million downloads to date across its network. A Short History of World War II is his second book.
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