SHORTEST HISTORY OF ANCIENT ROME (HB)

At its greatest extent, the Roman Empire covered the territory of more than twenty-five modern-day countries. It has shaped our politics and laws, language and numerals, calendars and architecture. But what was Rome, who were the Romans and why did the empire fall? From the foundation myths of Romulus and Remus to the barbarian invasions, Ross King vividly explores the lives of murderous emperors, rebellious women, remarkable thinkers, fugitive slaves and persecuted Christians.