The Romans For Dummies
- ISBN-10
- 0470030771
- ISBN-13
- 9780470030776
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 464
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-02-16
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Guy De la Bédoyère
Description
"A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history." —Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team. This entertaining and informative guide introduces readers to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, readers will discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of the greatest of all ancient civilisations and how its influence can still be felt around the world today. Guy de la Bédoyère is a historian, archaeologist, and Roman expert, he is well known for his numerous books and appearances on TV, especially Channel 4’s Time Team.
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