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Roman Ancient Origins

Stories Of People & Civilization
Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions
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Roman Ancient Origins delves into the fascinating beginnings of Roman civilisation, tracing the evolution of its society, politics, and military might. The book examines how early Roman history laid the foundation for the empire's later dominance, highlighting significant events and figures that shaped its trajectory. It's a detailed exploration of Rome's rise from a modest city-state to a powerful force in the ancient world.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the beginnings of one of history's most influential civilisations, eager to explore its early military strategies, cultural advancements, and political dynamics. This engaging exploration might appeal to you if you appreciate detailed historical narratives that bring the ancient world to life.

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At its height Ancient Rome ruled North Africa, Asia Minor, the Arabian Peninsula and Western Europe and extended beyond lands once held by the Ancient Greeks, the Assyrians and the Ancient Egyptians. This is the story of a City that grew into an empire, one that laid the foundations of civilization for the next two thousand years.

Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the people and the leaders of perhaps humankind's most enduring civilization, featuring the history behind the legends, the people behind the grand tales of Antiquity.

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Roman Ancient Origins presents a beautiful edition with a new introduction to the people and leaders of perhaps humankind's most enduring civilisation. This book features the history behind the legends and the people behind the grand tales of Antiquity.

This gorgeous Collector's Edition details the rise and fall of Ancient Rome, which began as a village of humble dwellings on the Palatine and grew to be one of the mightiest and most successful empires in human history. Rome eventually collapsed in the West under invasions from barbarian nations, who were attracted by Rome's wealth and land, over a thousand years later.

The legacy of Rome continues in the languages of modern Europe, in the calendar and the alphabet we use, and in the religion called Christianity which remains the dominant faith throughout the Western world.

In this book, you'll find thrilling stories of the legendary founding of Rome, its conquest of Italy, and its victory over the Carthaginians. Discover the rise of the Republic and the Empire, the recruitment and training of men for the legions, how the city's aqueducts worked, the destruction of Rome in the Great Fire, and the extraordinary lives of the most famous Caesars.

AUTHOR: Jake Jackson has written, edited, and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. His related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time, and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Roman Ancient Origins is a hardback, deluxe edition, foiled and embossed, with gilded edges and includes three illustrations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804176160

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Illustration: 3 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

  • General editor J.K. Jackson
  • Introduction by Lindsay Powell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 416

Collections

Ancient & Classical History European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions

About the Author

Lindsay Powell (Introduction, editor) is a historian and author. He writes about conflicts, commanders and campaigns of the Late Roman Republic and Early Roman Empire. He edited, and wrote the introduction for, the volumes Julius Caesar and Hannibal of Carthage in the Myths & Legends series for Flame Tree Publishing. His critically acclaimed books include the biographies Marcus Agrippa, Eager for Glory, Germanicus and Bar Kokhba, as well as the military histories Augustus at War, Roman Soldier versus Germanic Warrior, 1st Century AD and The Bar Kokhba War, AD 132-136. He is news editor of Ancient History and Ancient Warfare magazines. His articles have also appeared in Military History, Strategy and Tactics and Desperta Ferro magazines. Lindsay is a regular guest on the Ancient Warfare and History Hit podcasts. He is a 10-year veteran of the Ermine Street Guard, the world's leading Roman army re-enactment society. He has a BSc (Hons) in managerial and administrative studies from Aston University, England. He divides his time between Austin, Texas and Wokingham, England. General Editor J.K. Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy to time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

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