The History and Conquests of Ancient Rome

by Nigel Rodgers

An Illustrated Military and Political History of the World's Mightiest Power from the Rise of the Republic and the Growth of the Empire to the Fall of the West.

The story of ancient Rome is one of the great tales of human history. This richly illustrated book offers a fascinating insight into the rise of Rome, which rules almost the whole known world, from Britain in the west to North Africa and the Middle East. Over 1500 years after Rome's final decline and fall, this examination of the people, places and events of Rome's military and political empire will absorb any reader. Magnificent photographs, specially commissioned illustrations, family trees, maps, battle plans and timecharts build up a panoramic picture of the political strength of the Roman Empire and its policy of ruthless conquest.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Reference, Italy

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Nigel Rodgers, who has a degree in history and history of art from Cambridge University, has written widely on history, philosophy and art. (Barnes and Noble)

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent overview with some nice pictures. Surprisingly little about Mithridates.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I mainly used this as a reference for a story I'm writing- it worked pretty well. It's got a lot of pictures, drawings, and diagrams that help give you a visual sense of a lot of different aspects of Roman life.

[Larry Van Bibber · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting summary of the Roman Empire with a lot of nice pictures to add clarity. Not a serious history

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a brief history of the expansion of the Roman Empire and the rule of the emperors and caesars. Military campaigns are also covered. The work is well illustrated.

[Patrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting historical book about the rise and fall of Rome. I am giving it a 2.5.