A History of Ancient Rome in Twelve Coins
Atria Books · Hardcover · January 14, 2025
Hold the glory—and infamy—of ancient Rome in the palm of your hand with this “brilliant combination of history and storytelling” (Conn Iggulden, author of the Emperor series) as it explores history’s greatest superpower, as told through humanity’s most universal object: the coin.
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- Who it’s for
- Follow Rome’s history through the coins that carried its stories across the centuries.
- Genres
- Ancient Rome, Archaeology, Ancient Warfare
- Published
- Atria Books, January 14, 2025
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Hold the glory—and infamy—of ancient Rome in the palm of your hand with this “brilliant combination of history and storytelling” (Conn Iggulden, author of the Emperor series) as it explores history’s greatest superpower, as told through humanity’s most universal object: the coin. When Gareth Harney was first given a Roman coin as a child, he became entranced by its beauty, and its unique ability to connect us with the past.
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He soon learned that the Romans saw coins as far more than just currency—these were metal canvases on which they immortalized their sacred gods, mighty emperors, towering monuments, and brutal battles of conquest. Revealed in those intricate designs struck in gold, silver, and bronze was the epic story of the Roman Empire. Now, with his “novel and highly readable” (Philip Matyszak, author of The Blood-Red Sunset) voice and engaging research, Harney traces ancient Rome’s rise, from a few huts on an Italian hilltop to an all-conquering empire spanning three continents, through the fascinating lives of twelve remarkable coins. A unique and enthralling “combination of history and expert storytelling” (Emma Southon, author of A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women) for all history buffs.
History in the Details
Follow Rome’s history through the coins that carried its stories across the centuries.
Come here for
- Ancient Rome’s rise told through the stories of twelve coins
- The gods, emperors, monuments, and battles stamped into Roman metal
Expect
- A readable blend of history and storytelling
- A close look at coins as vivid links to the past
Where it sits
| Ancient Rome | 100% |
|---|---|
| Archaeology | 36% |
| Ancient Warfare | 23% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Ancient Rome
- Italian History
- Ancient Warfare
- Authors
- Gareth Harney
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Published
- January 14, 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Reading lane
- Ancient Rome