Roman Legend

Author: [UK] Nick MacCready
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book tells the story of a powerful empire with extraordinary ambition, belief, and foresight, a group of ruthless rulers, and the rich legacy they left behind for future generations. When Rome was first established, it was just a small city situated on the seven hills along the south bank of the Tiber River. In just a few years, it quickly became a trade center in the region, but this far did not satisfy the ambitions of the Romans—to conquer and control the entire known world. The story begins with the legend of Romulus and Remus founding Rome in 753 BC, telling how the Romans tirelessly pursued this goal and how, just when they were on the verge of success, they gradually lost everything they had gained. In 410 AD, the city of Rome was besieged by the Goths. A once invincible empire's grand edifice collapsed.