The shortest history of ancient Rome : a millennium of western civilization, from kingdom to republic to empire--a retelling for our times / Ross King.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

King, Ross, 1962- author.

Series:

Shortest history series

The shortest history series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rome--History.

Rome.

Rome--Civilization.

Genre:

Informational works.

Physical Description:

x, 260 pages : illustrations, maps, genealogical table ; 20 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : The Experiment, [2025]

Summary:

"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." -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The city on the hills : the origins of Rome

"The favor of heaven" : the rise of the Roman Republic

"Men of violence" : the decline of the Roman Republic

Pax Romana : the age of Augustus

The "bad emperors" : Tiberius, Caligua, Claudius

"Let the earth be consumed by fire" : the age of Nero

"Savage victors" : the height of empire

"Revere the gods, save mankind" : the age of the Antonines

The empire in crisis

"There will never be an end to the power of Rome".

Notes:

"Originally published in Australia by Black Inc. in 2024. First published in North America in revised form by The Experiment, LLC, in 2025"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version King, Ross Shortest history of ancient Rome

ISBN:

9798893030587

OCLC:

1525543105