BZ Roman Empire

Anyone even slightly interested in history loves the Romans - and if they don’t, they love to hate the Romans. The Roman Empire symbolises the rise of modern civilisation with their great inventions and architecture, their entertainment and art, and their government and warfare. However, they’ve also been portrayed as brutes and oppressors in ancient texts such as the bible, and more modern forms of entertainment such as Asterix and Obelix and the Stars show Spartacus. Our fascination with great Roman icons never seems to waver, and more is still being discovered about how they lived. The AAH Book of the Roman Empire covers both the heroes and villains of Ancient Rome, from the genius minds behind their aqueducts to the merciless emperors who got to power through backstabbing and sabotage.