The Little Book of Ancient Rome
A Pocket Guide to an Epic Civilization, Including Key Events, People, Trivia and More
Published on 12. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-83799-561-5 (ISBN)
Description
If you've ever been interested in the rich culture and epic history of Ancient Rome, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of this mighty civilization
Growing from humble origins into a world-spanning empire, the Ancient Roman civilization has captured human imagination for generations. Uncover its history, from the legendary Roman army and its conquests to the art, culture and everyday life of its citizens, in this fascinating little book.
Within these pages you will find the following and much more:
- A whistle-stop tour of the Ancient Roman timeline, from the founding of Rome to the fall of the Roman Empire.
- Profiles of some of the most influential figures in politics, art, and culture, from Ceasar to Hadrian to Ovid.
- An insight into the daily life of an Ancient Roman citizen.
- The influence of Ancient Rome on the modern day, from architecture and trade to the calendar.
In this pocket-sized window into the past, discover the key events, people and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.
Growing from humble origins into a world-spanning empire, the Ancient Roman civilization has captured human imagination for generations. Uncover its history, from the legendary Roman army and its conquests to the art, culture and everyday life of its citizens, in this fascinating little book.
Within these pages you will find the following and much more:
- A whistle-stop tour of the Ancient Roman timeline, from the founding of Rome to the fall of the Roman Empire.
- Profiles of some of the most influential figures in politics, art, and culture, from Ceasar to Hadrian to Ovid.
- An insight into the daily life of an Ancient Roman citizen.
- The influence of Ancient Rome on the modern day, from architecture and trade to the calendar.
In this pocket-sized window into the past, discover the key events, people and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 143 mm
Width: 107 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
165 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83799-561-5 (9781837995615)
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Tom Sykes
The Little Book of Ancient Rome
A Pocket Guide to an Epic Civilization, Including Key Events, People, Trivia and More
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06/2025
Summersdale
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Having lived and worked in India, Ghana and the Philippines, Tom Sykes now lives in Portsmouth with his wife and daughter. Author of eight books including The Years of Travelling Anxiously, he contributes to Private Eye and other international publications. He is Associate Professor in Creative Writing and Global Journalism at the University of Portsmouth.