{"product_id":"ancient-rome-an-illustrated-history-hardcover","title":"Ancient Rome: An Illustrated History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNigel Rodgers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHazel Dodge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e ANCIENT ROME: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn authoritative account of Roman imperial, military and political power, and of classical Rome's far-reaching influence on Western culture, architecture and art\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNigel Rodgers - Consultant Hazel Dodge \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A history of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, chronicling the story of the most important and influential civilization the world has ever known. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Every major military campaign is described, from the Punic Wars and Caesar's Conquest of Gaul to the invasions of Britain, Dacia and the East. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Over 1000 fabulous photographs, fine art paintings, illustrations and reconstructions, family trees, maps, battle plans, architectural drawings and cross-sections reveal the glory and might of ancient Rome. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first half of this magnificent book focuses on the political and military history of Rome. The assassination of Julius Caesar, Nero fiddling while Rome burns, the building of Hadrian's Wall - the truth behind these and many other events are explored in this account of the rise and fall of a mighty empire. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe second half focuses on Rome's influence on the development of world art, architecture and society. Detailed drawings of the Colosseum and other World Heritage buildings reveal Roman techniques and architectural styles. Ancient letters, records and artworks show how real people lived during one of the cultural peaks of world history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNigel Rodgers, who has a degree in history and the history of art from Cambridge University, has written widely on history, philosophy and art. Among his published works are Ancient Greece: An Illustrated\u003cbr\u003eHistory (also available from Lorenz Books).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 10.4 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 04, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52864218988768,"sku":"9780754834205","price":39.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/bM47vQ481Y9780754834205.webp?v=1781261286","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/ancient-rome-an-illustrated-history-hardcover","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}