Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The book of history. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations (Volume VII) The Roman Empire

The book of history. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations (Volume VII) The Roman Empire

Bryce, Viscount

Paperback

General ReferenceAncient Egypt

ISBN10: 9353705576
ISBN13: 9789353705572
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 1 2019
Pages: 462
Weight: 1.48
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From city-state to world power, Rome's story still shapes how we think about law, empire, and citizenship. Rome remade the ancient world. Volume VII of The Book of History turns a richly illustrated world history volume into a vivid, readable survey of ancient Rome and Italy and the wider Mediterranean imperial antiquity. Viscount Bryce traces the rise of the Roman Empire with a sure eye for institutions and ideas, then follows the human drama of Roman emperors and succession, the discipline of Roman legions and warfare, and the pressures that culminate in the decline and fall of Rome. Designed as a historical reference compendium within a renowned multi-volume history collection, it rewards the armchair browser as much as the serious reader. Its scope is bold, never fussy. Across the wider series, over 8,000 illustrations lend texture and authority to the narrative. For students of classical history, it offers clear narrative lines and dependable context; for families seeking a homeschool ancient history resource, it provides a structured path through conquest, government, culture, and collapse. Readers steeped in Gibbon Roman Empire history will recognise the enduring questions, while appreciating a brisker synthesis and the power of illustration to fix places, faces, and artefacts in the mind. Collectors of classic historical writing will value its period voice and ambition. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

9 different editions

Also available

Also in

Ancient Egypt

View All