The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire

Nelson, Eric D.

ISBN 10: 0028641515 / ISBN 13: 9780028641515

Published by Alpha (edition First Edition), 2001

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 0028641515-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire
• Publisher: Alpha (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028641515
• ISBN 13: 9780028641515
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

You’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian.

Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get:

--The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall.

--An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic.

--A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture.

--Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.

 

About the Author

Eric Nelson is an Assistant Professor of Classics at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, where he has been writing, speaking, and teaching about the impact and relevance of the ancient world to a variety of audiences for the past 11 years.