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Roman Empire Hardcover – June 12, 2006

by Nigel Rodgers (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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A complete history of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, chronicling the story of the most influential civilization the world has ever known.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 11 years
  2. Print length
    512 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    9.84 x 1.5 x 12.08 inches
  5. Publisher
    Lorenz Books
  6. Publication date
    June 12, 2006
  7. ISBN-10
    0754816028
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0754816027
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lorenz Books (June 12, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0754816028
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0754816027
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.63 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.84 x 1.5 x 12.08 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

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kcb
5.0 out of 5 stars Good seller!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2022
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Item as described, in good condition. Good deal!
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ryl scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my god this book is brilliant its pictures are amazing it gives wonderful history it ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015
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Oh my god this book is brilliant its pictures are amazing it gives wonderful history it talks about septimius serverus Julius ceaser it has greek mthyology, sports, it has coins of the emperors im suprised this book is so cheap it has scipio africanus and so much the gods that were worship get this book i gurantee you will be going back to this book the best book on the Roman Empire i have ever had it has picture of the coliseums which look the same today in america architecture which look like the court houses today too much to speak in get the book highly recommended
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JDE
5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2013
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In recent months I have been following some Teaching Company courses and doing additional reading -- in particular, a very good biography of Julius Caesar by Adrian Goldsworthy -- on the classics. Although this is not the sort of book that one reads through cover to cover -- that would be a daunting task -- it is a great resource and supplement to my other studies. It is encyclopedic in its range and organization, and offers a wealth of detail. I have especially enjoyed the many color illustrations and maps.
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Ron
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Educational
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2018
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As a person of non European heritage, the book provides a quick glimpse into the history of western civilizations. It will definitely give me a better sense of understanding and appreciation of peoples and their cultures next time when I travel in western Europe.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on the entire Roman history
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019
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It is a superb supplement to my library on Roman related books. Great photos. Informative articles.
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NebraskaGreen
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book; sure hope it’s accurate
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2017
This beautiful book is a fantastic introduction to all things Rome. Color pics throughout (unlike so many books that stick to black & white), well-written instead of dumbed-down, and organized in small chapters so one can read it a bit at a time. Perfect for the nightstand, or on a road trip with time to kill.

I will have to rely on others to assess the accuracy of the material, since like most of the target audience, I want to know more about “the grandeur that was Rome.” I'm not an expert and don't wish to be. And why I worry about the accuracy is the discovery of an error, the type of blunder so remarkable in its magnificence that it causes a reader or listener to doubt everything else the writer or speaker has to say – like hearing a candidate refer to “57 states” or a preacher quote “4th Corinthians” in a sermon.

Thus: on page 312 of the 2008 softcover printing, we are told that part “of the baths of Diocletian inspired the magnificent waiting room of Union Station, Washington, DC….completed in 1907, it has since been demolished.”

Oh my. You read and ask “Where did he get that??” For great American cities, this is a bit like saying Chicago’s Wrigley Field was torn down a few years ago, or for a historian to say FDR was elected 3 times. How hard would it be to check on that? DC’s Union Station not only stands, but is one of the coolest buildings in the city – and one of the busiest. A short walk from the U.S. Capitol, the station receives passengers from four different commuter-rail lines (local subway, Virginia, Maryland, and the northeast Amtrak) and boasts dozens of neat stores and a wall-to-wall-busy food court. Demolition ain’t in the forecast.

So when reading this book, enjoy all that it has to offer, but don’t cite it as a source without first verifying the info. That’s what keeps me from rating it above 4 stars; I'd settle for 3.5 if I could.

UPDATE 2 years on. I was too hasty in skipping past the opening chapter. In addition to being told that DC's Union Station was "demolished", we learn back on page 12 that NYC's Penn Station, inspired architecturally by the Baths of Caracalla, has also been "demolished." I really don't know how these statements made it into print.
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horoscopy
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photos on each page as well it contains a very concise and well written introduction to ancient Roman history!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018
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Beautiful photos on each page as well it contains a very concise and well written introduction to ancient Roman history!
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EP3
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great (not academic) overview in detail of the Roman Empire ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015
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This is a great (not academic) overview in detail of the Roman Empire from beginning to end. I still go back and read a few pages every day. Highly recommended for a casual student of ancient Rome.
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Skinboy
5.0 out of 5 stars A great series to watch.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2019
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If you love history you will love this.
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ABHISHEK CHAKRABORTY
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on January 20, 2016
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Excellent!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2014
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very interesting book and is good condition
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Mr. Stephen Parkin
4.0 out of 5 stars Too good to miss.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2015
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An excellent guide with frequent colour maps and illustrations explaining every aspect of the Roman Empire. If you would buy one book on the subject, this should be it. Recommended.
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