An authoritative account of Roman imperial, military and political power, and of classical Rome's far-reaching influence on Western culture, architecture and art.
A complete history of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, chronicling the story of the most important and influential civilization the world has ever known.
Nearly 1000 colour photographs, fine art paintings, artworks and reconstructions, family trees, maps, battleplans, architectural drawings and cross-sections reveal the glory and might of ancient Rome.
Discover the scandals that shocked ancient Rome - the notorious lives of emperors Caligula and Nero, and the famous affairs of Mark Antony and Cleopatra.