A Short History of Ancient Rome
Hanover Square Press · Print & ebook · November 11, 2025
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- Who it’s for
- For a quick, clear entry point to Rome’s past, without feeling weighed down.
- Genres
- Ancient Rome, Ancient History, Ancient Warfare
- Published
- Hanover Square Press, November 11, 2025
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Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.
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Combining impeccable research with riveting and action-packed storytelling, we follow the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of the Roman Empire, inviting readers to walk Rome’s bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army, and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects. In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twists and turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.
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For a quick, clear entry point to Rome’s past, without feeling weighed down.
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- Ancient Rome with a light, readable hand
- A compact route into the ancient world
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- Accessible historical framing
- Easy to dip into or read straight through
Where it sits
| Ancient Rome | 100% |
|---|---|
| Ancient Warfare | 33% |
| Ancient History | 27% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Lives in History
- Ancient History
- Ancient Rome
- Italian History
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- Military Strategy
- Ancient Warfare
- World History
- Civilizations
- Authors
- Pascal Hughes
- Publisher
- Hanover Square Press
- Published
- November 11, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Lives in History