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The Wolves of Mars: An Introductory History of Rome from the Rise of the Monarchy to the Fall of the Western Empire
Paperback
Publisher Price: $18.99
ISBN13: 9781965913048
Publisher: Aeon History
Published: Oct 30 2024
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.53 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
For those who seek inspiration from the great civilizations of the past, The Wolves of Mars presents an accessible, comprehensive, and engaging history of Ancient Rome.
The Eternal City, Rome was the heartbeat of an ancient culture and society whose reverberations we can still feel today. Yet, how much of its story remains shrouded in the mists of time or buried in dusty, boring academic tomes?
From the foundation of the Roman Monarchy to the whispered end of the Western Roman Empire, here's your chance to learn all the key events of the intricate dance of power, passion, and prophecy that shaped the rise, decline, and fall of Rome.
This isn't just another Roman history book-it's a lively and concise read that only Aeon History could deliver.
To understand today, one must understand the past. The Wolves of Mars is your key to over 1,200 years of Roman social, political, economic, military, and intellectual history.
And within this detailed and engaging account, every word, every tale, is a step closer to comprehending the majesty of an empire that shaped us.
Here, history isn't merely narrated; it's relived. Embrace the odyssey; let the annals of Rome unfold before you.
In this insightful guide, you'll discover:
- The mysteries behind the early settlers of prehistoric Italy and what drove them towards greatness
- How the interplay of Roman mythology, archeology, and history shaped the institution and identity of the Roman Monarchy
- The intricacies of the Roman Republic, its rise, internal conflicts, and its ultimate descent into chaos
- How figures like Caesar, Pompey, Augustus, Antony, and Cleopatra, influenced the bloody transition from Roman Republic to Roman Empire
- How the Roman Empire was carved out of the chaos, its glory days, and the elements that sowed the seeds of its downfall
- The undeniable influence of the Pax Romana and why it's still relevant in today's geopolitical climate
- The Crisis of the Third Century - from barbarians to civil wars to economic collapse and how Rome almost lost it all
- A journey through the final days of the Western Roman Empire and the factors that led to its dramatic fall
And much more...
If you love history but hate bloated and confusing academic tomes, The Wolves of Mars is the perfect collection of facts, figures, and fascinating insights. It offers fresh perspectives on the dramatic history of Rome that will reignite the flame of curiosity.
Transport yourself back in time and immerse yourself in the triumphs, intrigues, and catastrophes of the most significant civilizations in Western history.
If you're ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through time, tracing the footsteps of kings, emperors, gladiators, senators, and slaves, scroll up and click Add to Cart right now.
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