Publisher's Synopsis
This is a comprehensive history of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, chronicling the story of the most important and influential civilisation the world has ever known: Imperial and political power; military campaigns and tactics; Roman art and architecture; life and work, society, sport and games - every major theme of Roman history is explored in this comprehensive volume. Colour photographs, fine art paintings, artworks, family trees, maps, battleplans, architectural drawings and cross-sections reveal the glory and the might of ancient Rome.
