--- product_id: 116575328 title: "Ancient Rome: An Illustrated History" price: "₹ 6777" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/116575328-ancient-rome-an-illustrated-history store_origin: IN region: India --- # Ancient Rome: An Illustrated History **Price:** ₹ 6777 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ancient Rome: An Illustrated History - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 6777 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/116575328-ancient-rome-an-illustrated-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NEW LARGE-FORMAT 512-PAGE EDITION 2017. An authoritative account of Roman imperial, military and political power, and of classical Rome's far-reaching influence on Western culture, architecture and art. Here is a comprehensive 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: Imperial and political power; military campaigns and tactics; Roman art and architecture; life and work, society, sport and games - every major theme of Roman history is explored in this comprehensive volume. Colour photographs, fine art paintings, artworks, family trees, maps, battleplans, architectural drawings and cross-sections reveal the glory and the might of ancient Rome. Discover the scandals that shocked ancient Rome - the notorious lives of emperors Caligula and Nero, and the affairs of such lovers as Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Soldiers and statesmen, writers and thinkers, and powerful women, all come alive in the pages of this Roman history. The history of Rome - as a tiny primitive kingdom, as an ever-growing republic, as a world-ruling empire dominating the known world, and finally as the ghost or legend of that empire - stretches back to the early Iron Age, and its history really ends only in the 19th century, when the last Holy Roman Emperor abdicated and Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of the French in an obvious attempt to resurrect Rome's claims to universal empire. The first half of the book focuses on the political and military history of Rome. While the broad sweep of Roman history remains unmistakeable and remarkable, it is the story of individuals that has meaning for us. Rome's rulers from Julius Caesar and his nephew Augustus, to Claudius, Nero and the first "Christian" emperor Constantine the Great became living legends, whose memories lived on so potently that later generations were inspired by their deeds. The assassination of Julius Caesar, Caligula's decision to make his horse a consul, Nero fiddling while Rome burns, the building of Hadrian's Wall and the truth behind these and many other stories are revealed in this account of the rise and ultimate fall of a mighty empire. Every major military campaign and battle is described in detail, from the Punic Wars and Caesar's Conquest of Gaul to the conquest of Britain, Dacia and the East. The second part focuses on Rome's influence on the development of world art, architecture and society. Detailed cross-sections and beautiful drawings of the Colosseum, the Pantheon and other World Heritage buildings reveal Roman techniques and architectural styles. Roman law and Roman philosophy shaped the growth of Western thought. Ancient letters, records, and artworks are used to show how real people lived during one of the cultural peaks of world history. Daily life in ancient Rome is explored in contemporary accounts of sports and games in the arenas, work and play at the baths, the theatre, the forum, and the woman's world of the home. With its magnificent combination of over 1000 full-colour illustrations and an authoritative and absorbing text, this is the perfect history of Rome for any student of history, archaeology or the classical world. It will provide inspiration for anyone planning to visit Italy or other sites in the once-great Roman Empire. Review: Satisfied customer - Excellent book , very informative and fantasticly well illustratated. Very good value for money. Would definately recomend. I ended up buying the others in the series as I was so pleased. Review: Very good - Purchased this after our recent visit to Rome after we had a guided tour we were interested to learn more about the history of this amazing city. This book is very detailed and a very interesting read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 268,637 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 237 Reviews | ## Images ![Ancient Rome: An Illustrated History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xjaZtjRkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Satisfied customer *by K***W on 29 August 2023* Excellent book , very informative and fantasticly well illustratated. Very good value for money. Would definately recomend. I ended up buying the others in the series as I was so pleased. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good *by N***A on 24 August 2024* Purchased this after our recent visit to Rome after we had a guided tour we were interested to learn more about the history of this amazing city. This book is very detailed and a very interesting read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything you wanted to know about Ancient Rome. *by G***G on 8 January 2019* This is easily one of the best and most comprehensive introductions to the world of Ancient Rome that I've come across. It's quite a handsome, chunky volume and covers in admirable breadth not only the history of Rome up to early Byzantine period but just about every aspect of Roman life such as literature, art, architecture, science and so on. As you would expect from the title the book has copious colour illustrations on almost every page and it's here I have a few quibbles. Many of the illustrations are of excellent quality but some are quite small and a tad murky and I think the editors might have done a bit of judicious pruning (does the reader really need to see Richard Burton and Liz Taylor as Antony and Cleopatra?) to allow some interesting works of art to be shown in larger format. Roman coins are also illustrated mostly in the form of very unconvincing drawings and as a numismatist who specialises in ancient coins I would much prefer to have seen actual Roman coins illustrated especially as they are often great works of portraiture. There are also occasional oversights e.g. the author fails to include Ammianus Marcellinus in his discussion of late Roman authors and fails to note in his discussion of Roman dress the change in the style of toga that occurred in the 3rd century. But let me not quibble too much. The book is a considerable achievement and what's more it's very affordable. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ancient Rome: An Illustrated History - Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History: The Illustrated Encyclopedia; A Comprehensive History With 1000 Images - Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated History --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/116575328-ancient-rome-an-illustrated-history](https://www.desertcart.in/products/116575328-ancient-rome-an-illustrated-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-08-05*