Roman Empire

Author: (USA) Nelson (Nelson, E.) Author, Xing Xifan et al. Translator
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: You're certainly not a fool! The combat scenes in the movie "Gladiator" make you feel tense and excited while sitting in the cinema, so you're eager to find out where to get more information about the rise and fall of ancient Rome. However, so far, the materials you have in hand only make you feel that you know very little about Roman culture. Why not leave the arena for a while? Read "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire" – to learn about the history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. This book is both entertaining and engaging, and from it, you will discover:
The epic rise and fall of the Roman Empire
Epic Roman literature
Roman art and popular culture
Fascinating anecdotes about some of the most evil emperors in history, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.