Ancient Rome: The Definitive Visual History (DK Classic History)

D.K. Publishing

ISBN 10: 0241569567 / ISBN 13: 9780241569566

Published by DK, 2023

About this Item

In a dark blue illustrated hardcover with blue titles to spine and gilt titles to front. No dust jacket. Gold end papers. 320 pp. extensively illustrated in colour. The book is in fair condition. There is generally minor shelf-wear to the extremities of the cover with minor damage to the tail of the spine, but there is a 2" split to one side of the head of the spine. The binding is tight and the pages clean and unmarked.

Seller Inventory # 914836

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ancient Rome: The Definitive Visual History (DK Classic History)
• Publisher: DK
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241569567
• ISBN 13: 9780241569566
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline.Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world.Sumptuous photography and engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Rome, from art, entertainment, and fashion to engineering, medicine, and war, while detailed maps trace the rise of the mighty Roman Empire.Step back in time as you explore the pages of this history book to - Themed spreads explore developments in areas such as sculpture, religion, warfare, and engineering.- Includes tales of the most dramatic events and battles in Roman history, as well as profiles of influential historical and cultural figures.- An optional 80pp reference section includes sections on rulers, gods and goddesses, and key sites.Featuring Rome's greatest emperors, from Augustus to Constantine, as well as profiles of generals, historians, and influential women, Ancient Rome also delves into the fascinating stories of gladiators, bakers, and enslaved people. The most iconic buildings of Rome are brought to life with specially commissioned CGI recreations, while the stories of ordinary citizens, soldiers, and persecuted groups from across the empire are told with the help of illustrations, artefacts, and eyewitness accounts.Beautifully illustrated and unparalleled in scope, Ancient Rome is the perfect book for anyone who is interested in this defining period of world history.