Surprise Castle
/Books/History/General History/Ancient
The Shortest History of Ancient Rome: A Millennium of Western Civilization, from Kingdom to Republic to Empire - A Retelling for Our Times

The Shortest History of Ancient Rome: A Millennium of Western Civilization, from Kingdom to Republic to Empire - A Retelling for Our Times - Paperback

by Ross King
$12.99
$16.95
-23%
Quantity
01

Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with

Availability:In StockContributor:Ross KingSeries:Shortest HistoryPublish date:9/9/2025Pages:272
Language:EnglishPublisher:ExperimentISBN-13:9798893030587UPC:9798893030587Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Ancient, Europe, WorldBook Topic:Rome, ItalySize:7.90 x 5.30 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SCQYF2S0XM

Ancient Rome gave rise to the Roman Empire, one of history's greatest civilizations. It flourished for roughly five hundred years and, at its height, made up at least 20 percent of the world's population. It left an indelible mark on the world, shaping politics, laws, philosophy, and architecture, and gave us Roman numerals, the calendar, aqueducts, and concrete. Alongside the Greeks, the Romans laid the groundwork for Western civilization.

In this fast-paced history, Ross King introduces the emperors and warriors, the madmen and upstarts, and the artists and gladiators responsible for the empire's rise, reign, and ruin. King's vivid narrative offers fresh context for key political and religious events and paints lively portraits of Rome's most formidable and notorious leaders. Spanning over one thousand years of Roman history, The Shortest History of Ancient Rome brings an ancient civilization to vibrant life, elucidating why the Romans still matter to us today. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.

The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.

Language:EnglishPublisher:ExperimentISBN-13:9798893030587UPC:9798893030587Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Ancient, Europe, WorldBook Topic:Rome, ItalySize:7.90 x 5.30 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SCQYF2S0XM
King, Ross: - Ross King is the author of The Shortest History of Italy and The Shortest History of Ancient Rome, along with many bestselling books on Italian art and history, including Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling and Brunelleschi's Dome. He lectures widely on Renaissance art at museums, is a regular participant in Italian Renaissance seminars at the Aspen Institute such as at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Frick Collection, and the National Gallery.
Publisher: Experiment

Contributor(s)

Ross King

Author

Ross King

Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Returns accepted within 30 days of purchase.

Recently Viewed

View All