Catherine Fletcher

Brimming with life and drama, this is the first book to explore two thousand years of European history through one of the most important imperial networks ever built. All roads lead to Rome. It's a medieval proverb, but it's also true—today's European roads still follow the networks of the ancient empire, as Rome's extraordinary legacy continues to grip our imaginations....

Brimming with life and drama, this is a magnificent journey into two thousand years of history, from the acclaimed and beloved historian of Europe. All roads lead to Rome. It's a medieval proverb, but it's also true—today's European roads still follow the networks of the ancient empire, stitching together our histories and continuing to inspire our imaginations. Over the two...

An imaginative and revelatory new history of the Italian Renaissance that challenges our preconceptions of the era. A THE TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 Brilliant and gripping, here is the full true Renaissance in a history of compelling originality and freshness - Simon Sebag Montefiore The Italian Renaissance shaped Western culture - but it was far stranger and darker...