FROM SMALL AND HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, ROME HAS GROWN TO SUCH DIMENSIONS THAT IT BEGINS TO BE OVERBURDENED BY ITS GREATNESS." LIVY'S HISTORY OF ROME, AB URBE CONDITA Discover the grandeur of ancient Rome and its enduring influence on modern civilization in this stunningly illustrated guide to one of the world's most powerful empires.Covering more than 1,000 years of momentous events, political upheavals. and military campaigns, Ancient Rome explores the rich diversity of a complex society. Featuring sumptuous photography and amazingly detailed reconstructions, it showcases cultural treasures and exquisite architecture, as well as telling the stories of the Romans and the people they conquered, from gladiators to Gauls and empresses to politicians.
