Roman Empire
“Roman Empire” by Nigel Rodgers, published by Lorenz Books in 2006, offers a comprehensive exploration of Rome’s history, spanning from its origins as a small kingdom to its status as a dominant empire. This edition, featuring 512 pages in English, delves into the political and military developments of Rome, highlighting significant figures such as Julius Caesar and Augustus. The book also examines Rome’s lasting impact on art, architecture, and society, providing readers with a detailed narrative of its evolution through the ages.
Readers will find a rich visual experience complemented by over 1000 full-color illustrations, including detailed cross-sections and drawings of iconic structures like the Colosseum and the Pantheon. The text presents an authoritative account that appeals to those interested in history, archaeology, and the classical world. This book serves as a valuable reference for understanding the complexities of ancient Rome and its enduring legacy.
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This book presents the history of Rome – as a tiny primitive kingdom, as an ever-growing republic, as a world-ruling empire dominating the known world, and finally as the ghost or legend of that empire – stretching back to the early Iron Age. It explores the political and military history of Rome including Rome’s rulers from Julius Caesar and his nephew Augustus, as well as Rome’s influence on the development of world art, architecture and society. Detailed cross-sections and beautiful drawings of the Colosseum, the Pantheon and other World Heritage buildings reveal Roman techniques and architectural styles. With its magnificent combination of over 1000 full-colour illustrations and an authoritative and absorbing text, this is the perfect history of Rome for any student of history, archaeology or the classical world.
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